Lǎozi fàngpì, xiǎozi pǎo èr lǐ dì.

Lit [When] the superior breaks wind, [his] subordinates [have to] run two lǐ.

Fig Subordinates have to remain at their superiors beck and call, often running around on (what they consider to be) “fool's errands.”

Note [See also shàngsi fàng gè pì below.]

Topics HIERARCHY SUBORDINATES SUPERIORS