以身试法 (yǐ shēn shì fǎ) — to personally defy the law; to knowingly break the law and risk punishment
Definition
Idiom meaning 'to defy the law in person' — knowingly break a rule and accept the consequences. Often used as a warning that no one is above the law.
idiom
to personally defy the lawto knowingly break the law and risk punishment
Examples
- 以身试法，。Rèn hé rén dōu bù néng yǐ shēn shì fǎ, fǒu zé bì jiāng shòu dào yán chéng.No one can defy the law; otherwise they will be severely punished.
- ，以身试法。Tā míng zhī tān wū shì fàn zuì, què réng rán yǐ shēn shì fǎ.He knew embezzlement was a crime, yet he still defied the law.
- ，以身试法。Fǎ lǜ miàn qián rén rén píng děng, bú yào xīn cún jiǎo xìng qù yǐ shēn shì fǎ.Everyone is equal before the law; don't take chances and defy it.
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