Set a tiger free and send it back to the mountains

  • Fàng Hǔ Guī Shān (放虎归山)

    Basic Information Chinese Idiom: 放虎归山 Pinyin: fàng hǔ guī shān Literal Meaning: Set a tiger free and send it back to the mountains. Figurative Meaning: Spare a dangerous foe and let them escape, thus leaving hidden troubles and future threats.  Cultural Background This is a common cautionary Chinese idiom rooted in ancient military history.…