Meaning of 三尺下がって師の影を踏まず in Japanese

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Definition of 三尺下がって師の影を踏まず

さんじゃくさがってしのかげをふまず(sanjakusagatteshinokagewofumazu) 【三尺下がって師の影を踏まず ·三尺さがって師の影を踏まず】

(exp) a student must never forget to honor their teacher (honour) →Related words: 三尺去って師の影を踏まず