不越雷池

bù yuè léi chí

释义

1. not overstepping the prescribed limits
2. to remain within bounds

不越雷池 的构成词

• 不 bù: no; not so
• 越 yuè: generic word for peoples or states of south China or south Asia at different historical periods
• 雷 léi: thunder
• 池 chí: pond