足あし元もとに火ひが付つく
Meanings
Expression
Verb (5-dan, く)
1. to be in imminent peril; to be in imminent danger
Kanji used
foot
origin
fire
attach
Composed of
at one's feet; underfoot; gait; pace; most recent; current
to catch fire; to be ignited; to ignite; to flare up (of an emotion, controversy, etc.); to blaze; to be ignited (of a dispute, commotion, etc.)