English Dictionary

never fight a land war in Asia

フレーズ

Don't bite off more than you can chew; don't start a fight that is too big to win.

日本語の意味

自分の力で対処できないような大きな争いや困難な状況に、無理に関与しない方が良いという戒め。 / 自分の能力や資源を超えた戦い（争い）に巻き込まれることを避けるべきだという忠告。

When planning strategy, remember the famous dictum: never fight a land war in Asia, because local geography and politics can overwhelm even the best forces.

戦略を立てるときは、有名な格言を心に留めておこう：手に余ることには手を出すな。地理や政治は、どんなに優れた部隊でも圧倒してしまうことがあるからだ。

意味（1）

Don't bite off more than you can chew; don't start a fight that is too big to win.

Although Britain is one of the world's most lucrative markets, with retail sales of £286bn last year, expensive shop rents and world-class local competition have kept international groups at bay. Indeed, some analysts put the UK in the never fight a land war in Asia category due to the challenges posed by the market.