藪をつついて蛇を出す
Expression- 1to stir up trouble for oneself ; to scare out a snake by poking at the bush Translated by Jiyomi
Other writings and readings
薮をつついて蛇を出す藪を突いて蛇を出す
expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.) · Godan verb with 'su' ending
JMdict entry 1538530. Source and licence.