Idioms No. 92-120 Flashcards

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1
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见仁见智

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Different people have different views

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见义勇为

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Standing up to others

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3
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捷足先登

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Do things faster than others

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解铃还需系铃人

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Whoever caused the problem solves it

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5
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金科玉律

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Inflexible rules

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金玉良言

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Invaluable advice

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7
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近水楼台

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The closer the better

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8
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进退维谷

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In a difficult position (dilemma)

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煮着吃,近墨者黑

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Influenced by others around you

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10
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惊弓之鸟

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Someone who frightens easily due to past experiences

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11
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井井有条

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Neat and tidy

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12
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咎由自取

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To have only oneself to blame

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13
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居安思危

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To think of others in times of need

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14
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鞠躬尽瘁

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Put all effort into a task

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15
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举足轻重

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To play a critical role

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16
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开门见山

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To not beat about the bush

17
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开源节流

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To increase income and reduce spending

18
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慷慨解囊

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Help someone generously with money

19
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口若悬河

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Talkative

20
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口是心非

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Hypocritical

21
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苦口婆心

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Well meaning advice

22
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苦心孤诣

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To make painstaking efforts

23
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滥竽充数

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Fill a post without real qualifications

24
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狼狈为奸

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Villains working together (in cahoots)

25
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老马识途

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An experienced person knows what to do

26
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礼尚往来

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Give as good as one gets

27
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理直气壮

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Bold and confident with justice on one’s side

28
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力不从心

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Less capable than desired

29
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立竿见影

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Produce quick results