破碗破摔

破碗破摔 (pòwǎn-pòshuāi)

1. 犹破罐子破摔 smash a pot to pieces just because it’s cracked——write oneself off as hopeless and act recklessly
   • 一九七六年他辞职以后就破碗破摔,用公家的东西做私活儿