暗箭难防 meaning in English
an arrow shot from ambush is something difficult to guard against.; a covert attack is hard to avoid.; a stab in the back or a sneak attack is not for one to forestall.; hidden arrows are difficult to guard against.; it is hard to parry [ward off] a snipper's arrow
Examples
- False friends are worse than bitter enemies
谚明枪易躲，暗箭难防。 - False friends are worse than bitter enemies
明枪易躲，暗箭难防。