One problem after another at the company left the boss in a total mess.
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From 《三国志·蜀志·马超传》, which describes Ma Chao fleeing 'in a狼狈 (cornered) state' to Hanzhong. 狼 and 狈 were said to be two beasts that moved together — when they got separated, both were helpless.
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Picture the wolf (狼) and his legendary short-legged partner (狈) tripping over each other — that's 狼狈.
