161-180 Flashcards
三思而行
think thrice before you act
杀鸡取卵
kill the goose that lays the golden eggs，covet immediate benefits without considering long-term benefits
伤天害理
do things offensive to God and reason
舍己为人
sacrifice one’s own interests for the sake of others
实事求是
be practical and realistic
事半功倍
get twice the results with half the effort
视死如归
face death unflinchingly
守望相助
to keep watch and help defend each other; give mutual help and protection
守株待兔
Stand by a stump waiting for more hares to come and dash themselves against it—trust to chance and strokes of luck.
熟能生巧
Practice makes perfect.
水到渠成
The channel is readily formed just as the water comes—success is assured when conditions are ripe..
水落石出
【英文】Stones will appear as the water ebbs ― the whole thing comes to be obvious;
everything comes to light.
司空见惯
Be too common to surprise people; be a commonplace.
四面楚歌
Be besieged on all sides; find oneself under attack from all quarters.
损人利己
Harm others to benefit oneself; benefit oneself at the expense of others.
螳臂当车
Overrate oneself as a mantis trying to stop a chariot; throw straws against the wind.
桃李满天下
(of a master or teacher) have pupils/disciples everywhere./.,
天渊之别
As far as heaven is from the abyss of the ocean, as far apart as the land and sky.
挑拨离间
Play sb off against one another.
铤而走险
Take a risk in desperation; make a reckless move.
