恭敬不如从命 (gōng jìng bù rú cóng mìng)

恭敬不如从命

(gōng jìng bù rú cóng mìng)
English Translation:“Respect is no substitute for obedience.”

Meaning:
This is used when you are accepting someone’s request or invitation, implying that it is better to just follow orders than to show respect.

Example:
我答应了他的请求，恭敬不如从命。
(I agreed to his request—“respect is no substitute for obedience.”)

Source: Hello Mandarin