- A good beginning makes a good ending.
- A good beginning is half the battle.
- A good appetite is a good sauce.
- A good anvil does not fear the hammer.
- A full cup must be carried steadily.
- A full belly counsels well.
- After meat, mustard.
- After dinner sit a while; after supper walk a mile.
- After dinner comes the reckoning.
- After death, the doctor.
- After black clouds, clear weather.
- After a storm comes a calm.
- A friend without faults will never be found.
- A friend to everybody is a friend to nobody.
- A friend is not so soon gotten as lost.
- A friend is never known till a man have need.
- A friend is best found in adversity.
- A friend is a second self.
- A friend in need is a friend indeed.
- A friend in court is better than a penny in purse.
- A friend exaggerates a man?s virtue, an enemy his crimes.
- A fox may grow grey, but never good.
- A fool?s heart dances on his lips.
- A fool's bolt may sometimes hit the mark.
- A fool may throw a stone into a well which a hundred wise men cannot pull out.
- A fool may give a wise man counsel.
- A fool may ask more questions in an hour than a wise man can answer in seven years.
- A fool can ask more questions than seven wise men can answer.
- A fool attempting to be witty is an object of profoundest pity.
- A fool and his money are soon parted.
- A fool always rushes to the fore.
- A fool always comes short of his reckoning.
- A flow of words is no proof of wisdom.
- Affairs that are done by due degrees are soon ended.
- A fault confessed is half redressed.
- A father is a treasure, a brother is a comfort, but a friend is both.
- A fall into the pit, a gain in your wit.
- A faithful friend is hard to find.
- A fair face may hide a foul heart.
- A fair death honours the whole life.
- Adversity successfully overcome is the highest glory.
- Adversity makes strange bedfellows.
- Adversity makes a man wise, not rich.
- Adversity leads to prosperity.
- Adversity is a good discipline.
- A dog will not howl if you beat him with a bone.
- Admonish your friends in private, praise them in public.
- A disease known is half cured.
- A discontented man knows not where to sit easy.
- Actions speak louder than words.
- Action is the proper fruit of knowledge.
- A creaking door hangs long on its hinges.
- A crafty knave needs no broker.
- A covetous man is good to none but worse to himself.
- A contented mind is perpetual feast.
- A constant guest is never welcome.
- A common danger causes common action.
- A cock is valiant on his own dunghill.
- A close mouth catches no flies.
- A clear fast is better than a dirty breakfast.
- A clear conscience laughs at false accusations.
- A clear conscience is a sure card.
- A clear conscience is a soft pillow.
- A clean hand wants no washing.
- A cheerful wife is the joy of life.
- A change of work is as good as a rest.
- Accidents will happen.
- A cat may look at a king.
- A candle lights others and consumes itself.
- A burnt child dreads the fire.
- A burden of one's choice is not felt.
- Absence sharpens love, presence strengthens it.
- A borrowed cloak does not keep one warm.
- A book that remains shut is but a block.
- A book is the same today as it always was and it will never change.
- A blind man will not thank you for a looking-glass.
- A blind man who leans against a wall imagines that it?s the boundary of the world.
- A bit in the morning is better than nothing all day.
- A bird may be known by its song.
- A bird is known by its note, and a man by his talk.
- A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
- A beggar?s purse is bottomless.
- A bargain is a bargain.
- A bad workman quarrels with his tools.
- A bad thing never dies.
- A bad padlock invites a picklock.
- A bad custom is like a good cake, better broken than kept.
- A bad custom is like a good cake, better broken than kept.
- A bad conscience is a snake in one?s heart.
- A bad conscience is a snake in one?s heart.
- A bad compromise is better than a good lawsuit.
- A bad bush is better than the open field.
- A bad beginning makes a bad ending.
- No wisdom like silence is a wisdom of few words
- Necessity knows no law desperate
- Many hands make light work
- Don't play the goat don't fool around
- They're a barrel of money, and they're not a barrel of money.
- They're a barrel of laughs
- This movie was just a hype
- the shortest straw
- The news came as a
- This movie was just a hype
- the shortest straw
- the shortest straw
- The news came as a bombshell
- feeling low
- These are more than old wives?
- He is really on the ball He is really on the ball He is really quick-thinking
- got savoir faire
- He has never rested on his laurels He has never been satisfied with what he has accomplished so far
- Jump down
- Jump down someone's throat and criticize angrily
- put a roof over one's head
- faced the music retribution
- blinded with science Speechless
- Off one's rocker lacks sense
- old goat old curmudgeon (usually refers to an older person)
- Welcome! It's lovely to see you!
- What's gotten into you? the drift
- The meeting will start at 10 o'clock sharp;
- like taking candy from a baby
- Home is where the heart is
- Home is where the heart is
- The heart is where the heart is
- Home is where the heart is. heart is where the heart is
- From the word go;
- They help make it less of a dog's life;
- Half-baked immature
- bend the rules at times
- to give the rules a free pass;
- to give the rules a free pass. times to bend the rules at times
- Spill one's guts to tell the truth
- For heaven?s sake! Exclamations of surprise or anger
- Fly-by-night Unreliable, untrustworthy
- Nervous wreck Nervous, agitated
- Pull through Get out of danger, get through
- Thumb through Read hurriedly
- Lose one's shirt Worth nothing
- Lose the rules at times one's shirt is worthless
- Mess around with fooling around; fidgeting
- Touch and go Situation critical
- Handwriting on the wall. obvious danger
- Spread oneself too thin 心力交瘁
- run-down筋疲力尽
- We look forward to the dawn of better days.
- Variety is charming.
- Two of a trade never agree.
- The sudden news frightened me.
- He threatened to fire me He threatened to fire me
- You young devil You young devil 's spawn!
- It doesn't listen right it doesn't sound right;
- What snacks do you like best?
- What snacks do you like best? pistachio; beef jerky; sunflower seeds; fish jerky.
- American "Oh my God" - Oh! boy or Oh! man; "Ouch" is the standard American word for "Ouch"; if you're surrounded by chatterboxes, say "Buzz off! "
- That makes sense; You said it You said it right;
- I really need to blow off some steam! feels no cold. One must try to be pretty and freeze to death without screaming. / Pride feels no cold. Pretty people don't wear cotton.
- Virtue never grows old.
- Virtue never grows old. Pride feels no cold. / Pride feels no cold.
- I am always punctual I am always punctual; Don't be so modest Don't be modest; I am flattered
- I am on your side I support you; Well, it depends Oh, it depends; It is up in the air. It is up in the air
- That is the latest fashion. He always talks big.
- So far so good So far so good; Let's get to the point Let's get to the point! Reply 66
- For the old time sake. Let's forgive and forget.
- Knock it off. A close call. too dangerous/a close call; Neck and neck.
- It is cool; It is neat; It is righteous! Righteous is less commonly used
- That will be the day. I am having a swell time.
- If I were in your shoes.... ...; It is out of the question. It is impossible
- He passed out! Not a sound was heard Not a sound at all; Don't panic!
- It is a lot of junks. Over my dead body! I decline!
- I got a big kick out of it. Don't try to brainwash me. Don't try to brainwash me.
- Don't chicken out, Be a man. Don't chicken out; You can count on us.
- His words carry a lot of weight My mouth is watering.
- Don't dream away your time Don't waste your time Cheer up You are a chicken You are a coward
- Don't chicken out, Be a man. You are a chicken
- It is nothing to be surprised about What a good deal!
- In a word, I am tired of everything; You asked for it. asked for it
- God helps those who he1p themselves God helps those who he1p themselves; You set me up!
- The most difficult thing in life is to know oneself
- The most difficult thing in life is to know yourself
- Misfortune might be a blessing in disguise But every cloud has a silver lining
- I don't think much of the movie Fasten your seat belt. Fasten your seat belt
- I have a nice sum of money put away; Don't trust to chance
- I just keep my head above water ( I have the right to know
- He stands out in the crowd. He may show up soon.
- You can eat and drink your fill. I sobbed sadly.
- Work fascinates me. I can look at it for hours.
- The movie is going over big everywhere in China
- Money is not everything.There?s Mastercard and Visa Money is not everything. p>- Beyond all questions you are right There is no doubt that you are right; Clothes make the man
- Opportunity knocks but once. He lacks courage.
- I?m not good at speaking off the cuff; One of these years
- Shake a leg, or you?ll miss it.
- His performance of LI BAI is top-notch. I?ll buy it.
- I share your enthusiasm Thank you for your concern; Could you fill in for him?
- The explanation made no sense. It?s on me this time.
- I just do it by rule of thumb; I fast a day every week.
- It's full of hot air. He always goofs off.
- I am up to my ears in work. It?s on the house.
- You should give him a piece of your mind You should express your dissatisfaction to him; green hand inexperienced person
- Can you give me a lift? I am an exam jitter I get nervous when I take exams
- Let's go Dutch. Each pays for his own; This is in way over my head.
- Who but he would do such a thing? Wishful thinking
- His argument doesn't hold water. I have a runny nose.
- Great minds think alike; Being criticized is awful
- One should love animals. They are so tasty.
- I'm glad I kept my fingers crossed.
- He is an operator. Don?t get on my nerves!
- Let?s find a happy medium. It really turns me on.
- I think you've put your finger on it; Painting the town red
- You've jumped on the bandwagon. I?m really in a bind.
- They're selling like hot cakes; You're laying it on thick.
- The price makes my hair stand on end.
- He is now in the soup. I?m on the WAGON. I?m on the WAGON.
- This is beyond comparison. Tom always gets cold feet.
- Get over yourself. I'm fed up. I'll see to it
- He got under the boss's skin. Don't go to pieces. ll stand on my own two feet.
- I'll try to smooth things over. Still water runs deep as if it were a hard nut to crack.
- It is a hard nut to crack. I'm mad about Bruce Lee. p>
- Get out of my face. You piss me off.
- You have given it your best shot, anyway! Cut it out.
- You've gone too far! I can't take it anymore!
- Don?t nag me! I feel terrible! I guess so!
- That?s the stupidest thing I?ve ever heard! That?s the stupidest thing I?ve ever heard! (Commonly used by Bill Gates.)
- Don't give me a song and dance!
- I'll put everything in black and white!
- I know Jerry puts her down; Tom is nobody's fool!
- He is a fast talker. That will be the day.
- Give me a break! （Don't give me a hard time!
- I have a sweet tooth. I don't like splitting hairs.
- Don't sell yourself short Don't belittle yourself. Try to have a mind of your own
- It slipped my mind. You have my word. It's a hit.
- Everything would have all right if you hadn't said that
- That's always the case. You've got a point there.
- You'd better wise up. It's up to you. Suit me fine!
- He always talks big．He always brags．She had a bad cold．She had a bad cold．My treat．
- a knock out．A short fuse．Watch out!
- Patience is a mark of confidence.
- You owe me one. As soon as possible!
- Patience is a mark of confidence.
- Once in a blue moon rare; two left feet clumsy; stop and smell the roses enjoy life.
- What is worth doing is worth doing well. As long as you think something is worth doing, you must do it well.
- Early rising makes for good health.
- It rained at intervals this month.
- This movie is realistic.I don't care for it very much.
- A day is a miniature of eternity.(Emerson) A day is a miniature of eternity (Emerson)
- Your future depends on your dreams.So go to sleep.
- Maybe I could run some errands for you.
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