表現五段動詞(る)
to fail to make timely preparations; to not dig a well until one is thirsty
慣用句
この問題は、まさに渇に臨みて井を掘るようなもので、対策を講じるのが遅すぎた。
- This problem is exactly like digging a well only when you are thirsty; it was too late to take countermeasures.
災害に備えず、被害が起きてから保険に入るのは、かつにのぞみていをほるようなものです。
- Failing to prepare for a disaster and only taking out insurance after damage has occurred is like digging your own grave.