Chinese Zodiac Idiom - "acted indiscreetly thereby alerting the enemy"

Which Chinese zodiac idiom (成语 chengyu) can be used to describe "acted indiscreetly thereby alerting the enemy" ?

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打草惊蛇

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【解释】 比喻做法不谨慎，反使对方有所戒备。

Source: 汉典

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【例句】 计划不周密，轻举妄动，就会打草惊蛇，让歹徒跑了。

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