进寸退尺

Explanation: Into one inch, back one foot. More harm than good analogy 　　Usage: Joint type; as the predicate attribute; metaphor more harm than good 　　Source: Qin Li Er, "I": "use of forces have made, I dare not the main and for the passengers, not to retreat into the inch ruler." 　　Examples: Born unlucky unfortunate slander action was, ~, die nothing. (Tang and Han Yu, "Lishi Lang on the board of war book")