不怕官，只怕管

bat1 paa3 gun1 ，zi2 paa3 gun2

lit. it is not an official to be feared, but a person in direct control over sb (proverb) · fig. to be obliged to comply with people in authority

Meanings

  1. lit. it is not an official to be feared, but a person in direct control over sb (proverb)
  2. fig. to be obliged to comply with people in authority

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