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美国人挂在嘴边的200句子---其文化和价值观(2)

发布者: MC2009 | 发布时间: 2010-7-22 16:33| 查看数: 2760| 评论数: 0|

11-------Easy does it

Some things require gentleness for success. One should not push too hard. Force may cause damage

12--------The bigger they are, the harder they fall

Do not be discouraged by the size of your problem or the fame of your competitor.

(the saying is traced to a boxer preparing to fight an opponent much larger than he was.)

13--------All is well that ends well

If we can come to a successful conclusion, let us forget about the pain and mistakes along

the way.

14--------Go for it

Go ahead and try to achieve your goal. Don't worry about failing. Similar to this proverb--God

provides food to every bird, but he won't cast to its nest, you got to earn it.

15--------Every little bit helps

If someone apologizes for giving only a small gift, the recipient may encourage the giver by

quoting this proverb. This is especially true if there is a huge job to do or a huge amount of

money to be raised from many people.

16--------Look before you leap

Don't jump into a situation carelessly. You may land in difficulty

17--------All that glitters is not gold

Do not be fooled by worthless things that seem valuable or look attractive.

"Fool's gold " is the popular name for a kind of stone that glitters like gold but contains no gold at all.

18-------Curiosity killed the cat

Do not ask too many questions or become too curious about things. You may get yourself into

trouble like a cat that does not see the danger in a new situation

19--------Don't put all your eggs in one basket

Do not risk everything in one place or on one project. Divide your sources that one failure

will not ruin you. Similar to this proverb---Do not use both feet to test the depth of the river

20--------Don't bite off more than you can chew

Do not attempt something too large for you to handle

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