破罐子破摔

破罐子破摔

Literally means:

smasing a pot to pieces just because it's cracked

Actually means:

be self-abandoned; write oneself off as hopeless and act recklessly

Literally it means smasing a pot to pieces just because it's cracked. It figuratively refers to someone who, instead of correcting his mistake, chooses to lag behind or even intentionally to make things even worse. Derogatory.

已经破了的罐子还要再摔。比喻明知自己有缺点错误却不改正，甘心落后，甚至故意弄得更糟。具有贬义色彩。