folly of trying to see the sky with a basin over one’s head—one’s behavior runs counter to one’s aim; one’s aspirations can never be realized
❍ 你这叫～，必然要以失败而告终。What you’re doing is like looking at the sky with a basin over your head. You’ll surely end up in failure.
戴盆望天dài pén wànɡ tiān
头上顶着盆来看天。比喻行为与目的完全不同。act counter to one’s purpose, fully of trying to see the sky with a basin over one’s head, one’s aspirations never be realized