Definition lit. to go beyond the sacrificial altar and take over the kitchen (idiom); fig. to exceed one's place and meddle in other people's affairs / to take matters into one's own hands

Idiom 越 Straddle / 俎 The ritual vessel used for offering sacrifices in ancient times / 庖 chef / The chief priest stepped over the ceremonial vessel to take the place of the chef / Metaphor goes beyond one's own business scope to deal with other people's affairs

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