IB Idioms Flashcards

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Better late than never

A

wang yang bu lao

亡羊补牢

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When in Rome, do as the Roman’s do

A

ru xiang sui su

入乡随俗

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Someone who is multi-talented and versatile across a range of fields.

A

duo cai duo yi

多才多艺

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4
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Historic sites and scenic spots

A

ming sheng gu ji

名胜古迹

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To be in a dilema/difficult situation

A

zuo you wei nan

左右为难

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6
Q

To wait idly for opportunities

A

shou zhu dai tu

守株待兔

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Willingness to do something without thinking twice

A

er hua bu shuo

二话不说

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Can’t help/involuntarily

A

bu you zi zhu

不由自主

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The old man moves mountains

A

yu gong yi shan

愚公移山

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To make an example of somebody through punishment

A

sha ji gei hou kan

杀鸡给猴看

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