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Japanese Idiom for Extreme Caution
1:18:46 - 1:21:14 (02:28)
The Japanese idiom "ishii bashi wo tataite wataru" means to proceed cautiously as to tap with a stick every stone on a stone bridge, highlighting the importance of extreme caution and prudence. It is also similar to the concept of "tall poppy syndrome" in New Zealand and Australia, where those who stand out too much can be brought down.
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