成语 (retest..) Flashcards
井井有条
in perfect order
居安思危
to be prepared/vigilant even in peaceful times
口若悬河
to speak skillfully and eloquently
口是心非
to say one thing and mean another
苦口婆心
to advise earnestly though it may be hard to hear
滥竽充数
pretend to be what one is not
老马识途
experienced, can lead the way
礼尚往来
eye for an eye, reciprocate to a kind action
理直气壮
to speak confidently as they are justified in doing so
力不从心
unable to fulfill one’s desired strength (helpless)
良药苦口
good medicine tastes bitter → harsh but valuable advice
了如指掌
know it like the back of my hand
炉火纯青
perfected/mastered one’s craft (the fire is blue)
路不拾遗
a community that is honest and does not steal
落花流水
completely defeated
门可罗雀
quiet and deserted area
面目全非
completely changed
名列前茅
be among the best
名落孙山
failed, unsuccessful
目空一切
condescending/arrogant