以身试法 (yǐ shēn shì fǎ) — to personally defy the law; to knowingly break the law and risk punishment

Definizione

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

Esempi

  • 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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