出头鸟

出头鸟:

Literally means:

distinguished bird among group; a bird stands out among its fellows

Actually means:

It literally refers to the birds flying faster than other birds in the flock.

Figuratively it means that the people or unit that are prominent or outstanding become the object of jealousy and then come under attacks and persecution.

Individuals or units who take the lead or who are initiators (of something good or bad).

指飞在一群鸟前面的鸟。比喻因为在某方面表现得突出、超出别人,而被嫉妒，遭到打击、迫害的人或单位。

比喻带头或最先做某事（好的或坏的）的个人。