缺胳膊短腿

缺胳膊短腿

Literally means:

like cripple missing limbs

Actually means:

incomplete

短, being short of, figuratively refers to a disabled person.

This phrase can also refer to something that is incomplete. It is sometimes used to criticize people who do not bother to do things for themselves. Derogatory.

短，缺少。

形容人残废。也指东西不完整，应有的部分不齐全。有时用来指责不自己动手做事的人。具有贬义色彩。