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(idiomatic) Those who are too different or conspicuous get criticized or sanctioned by others.

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the nail that sticks out gets hammered down

Source Word

the nail that sticks out gets hammered down

Proverb

idiomatic

(idiomatic) Those who are too different or conspicuous get criticized or sanctioned by others.

Japanese Meaning

目立つ人は批判や制裁を受ける / 周囲と違い目立つ者は、他人から嫉妬や攻撃を受ける傾向にある

社内の会議では、管理職が新入社員によく「出る釘は打たれる」と警告し、目立たないほうが安全だと言います。

Sense（1）

(idiomatic) Those who are too different or conspicuous get criticized or sanctioned by others.