讳疾忌医 huìjí-jìyī idiom ① （指疾病） avoid seeking medical advice for fear of facing an unpleasant reality ② figurative （指缺点） conceal one’s shortcomings for fear of criticism ▸ 有错就改，讳疾忌医，有害无益。 If there’s a mistake then correct it. Trying to cover things up for fear of reproach will do no good but harm. |