狗急跳墙

狗急跳墙

Literally means:

a desperate dog may jump over the wall

Actually means:

a cornered beast may take something desperate

急, in danger; 跳墙, to jump over the wall, but here referring to abnormal behavior.

This phrase figuratively means in time of great danger one would take all risks. It is often used to remind people to be precautionary and on guard against someone who will act rashly in time of great danger.

急，危急。跳墙，这里指反常的行动。

狗急跳墙，比喻的行人在情势危急时会不顾一切冒险行动。常用来提醒人小心，注意提防某人在情况危急时蛮干。