English Dictionary

the nail that sticks out gets hammered down

ことわざ

慣用表現

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

日本語の意味

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

In corporate meetings, managers often warn new employees that the nail that sticks out gets hammered down, so it's safer to blend in.

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。

意味（1）

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