語感 Dictionary

鑿と言えば槌

のみといえばつち

one should do more than what is literally being asked for; when told (to bring) the chisel, (also bring) the mallet

Meanings

Rare and archaic meanings (1)

  1. Expression

    one should do more than what is literally being asked for; when told (to bring) the chisel, (also bring) the malletproverbRare

Example sentences

  • 鑿のみと言いえば槌つち。

    When told to bring the chisel, also bring the mallet.