CHINESE WA3 (词语) Flashcards
得过且过
Taking one day at a time/Muddle Along
得意忘形
Get carried away due to over euphoria
掉以轻心
Take things lightly
东窗事发
Let the incident come to light
对症下药
To get to the root of the problem
耳濡目染
Influenced by what one frequently
sees and hears
发人深省
Set people thinking; Thought-provoking
发扬光大
Improve, enhance and develop further
防患未然
Take preventive measures
废寝忘食
Be very absorbed and engrossed in
one’s work or study
奉公守法
Be law-abiding
敷衍塞责
Be unconcerned and careless
改过自新
Turn over a new leaf
改邪归正
Change evil and return to righteousness
根深蒂固
Deep-rooted; Well-established
寡不敌众
Be outnumbered and hence, unable to
defend effectively
光明正大
With nothing to hide
海底捞针
Extremely low chance
害群之马
One who brings disgrace upon his group
好逸恶劳
Love to enjoy but hate to work for it