吃眼前亏

吃眼前亏

Literally means:

the loss is in front of you

Actually means:

suffer an immediate loss

This phrase means suffering immediate losses or damage when the matter concerned is talked about or when the particular incident takes places.

It is usually used to warn or persuade someone to keep away from or endure his more powerful rivals to avoid suffering immediate damage or losses.

指在说话的时候或事情发生的当时就要受到损失或伤害。

常用来提醒或劝说面对比自己强大的对手时应躲避或忍让，以免当场受到伤害或损失。