成语 101-125 Flashcards
井井有条
In perfect order
惊弓之鸟
A badly frightened person
咎由自取
Have only oneself to blame
居安思危
To think of the time of peril at the time of peace; to be prepared for possible future perils while enjoying peace
鞠躬尽瘁
Put in one’s utmost effort
举足轻重
Of consequence; play a decisive role
开门见山
Come straight to the point
开源节流
To increase the sources of income and cut down expenses
慷慨解囊
Help somebody generously with money
口若悬河
To talk rapidly; be skilled in debate
口是心非
To say one thing and mean another
苦口婆心
Advise somebody again and again in earnest words and with good intention
苦心孤诣
Make extraordinarily painstaking efforts
滥竽充数
Pretend or try to be what one is not
狼狈为奸
Act in collusion with each other (do bad things together)
老马识途
An experienced person knows the ropes
礼尚往来
Deal with a man as he deals with you
理直气壮
(To speak, act etc) with confidence for one knows that he is in the right
力不从心
Ability falling short of one’s wishes
立竿见影
Get instant results
励精图治
(Of governments) make great efforts to make a strong country
良药苦口
Unpalatable advise benefits conduct
良莠不齐
The good and bad are intermingled
两袖清风
(Of an official) have clean hands; remain uncorrupted