藪をつついて蛇を出す

やぶをつついてへびをだす

薮をつついて蛇を出す藪を突いて蛇を出す

[yabuwotsutsuitehebiwodasu]

Definitions

1.expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.); Godan verb with 'su' ending

to stir up trouble for oneself; to scare out a snake by poking at the bush