出る杭は打たれる
でるくいはうたれる
the nail that sticks out gets hammered down; people that stick out too much get punished; tall trees catch much wind; people that excel at something become disliked
Meaning
- the nail that sticks out gets hammered down; people that stick out too much get punished
- tall trees catch much wind; people that excel at something become disliked
Example sentences
出る杭は打たれる。
Envy is the companion of honour.