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From: Japanese-English Electronic Dictionary 和英電子辞書

 薪を抱いて火を救う
 たきぎをいだいてひをすくう
 Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
 idiomatic expression
 having one's good intentions backfire dangerously
 causing harm when trying to prevent it
 trying to put out a fire while carrying kindling
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