画地为牢

Explanation: Draw a circle on the ground as a prison. Analogy only allowed within a specified range of activities. 　　Usage: -Linked; as predicate, object; metaphor only allowed within the scope of the specified 　　Source: Qian Han, "reported Ren Shaoqing book": "So there Own Prison, the potential should not enter into, cut wood for the officials, meeting must not, will count on fresh also." 　　Examples: This title, though it is a few pieces portal Sen Liu, a red paper seal, decrees which, too, with ~, then no one would dare any action. (Qing, Culture and Sport "Heroic Biography" Thirty-fourth back) Thesaurus:  a wicked person is sure to bring destruction to himself, Painting for the prison, have only oneself to blame, culpable of punishment, Blame has deserve, Dragnet Nantao Antonym Group:  store for one's crimes by performing meritorious service, the punishment exceeds the crime