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ask a tiger for its skin; make an unrealistic request; attempt the impossible that runs against the interests of the opponent

yǔ hǔ móu pí

与 虎 谋 皮

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derogask a tiger for its skin; make an unrealistic request; attempt the impossible that runs against the interests of the opponent
- xiàng tā qiú zhù wú yì yú yǔ hǔ móu pí
  向他求助无异于与虎谋皮。
  To ask him for help was like asking a tiger for its skin.
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yǔ hú móu pí与狐谋皮

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