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美国人常挂在嘴边的200句-体现其文化及价值观 (2)

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  101-----Many hands make light work  Cooperation makes a job much easier.  102-----There is safety in numbers  Do not t

  101-----Many hands make light work

  Cooperation makes a job much easier.

  102-----There is safety in numbers

  Do not take large risks all by yourself. Do not walk alone on a dangerous street at night.

  103-----Charity begins at home

  One should be kind to close relatives before doing good to the community in general.

  104-----There is no place like home

  Home is the best place in the world. The most relaxing and enjoyable place.

  105-----Silence is consent

  Do not stay silent when you see a problem or an injustice. Speak out against it. Say, Enough is enough. or people will think you do not mind the situation.

  106-----What goes around comes around

  What you do to others, especially if it is bad, will eventually be done to you. As you seek your own success, do not treat other people badly. They may take revenge and spoil your success.

  107-----Honesty is the best policy

  When one is tempted to cheat, this proverb serves as a reminder of the importance of good character. Honesty brings trust and trust leads to success.

  108-----If the shoe fits, wear it

  If an accusation is true, accept the blame. This saying can also mean, if a suitable opportunity comes to you, take it!

  109-----You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink

  Even when given an opportunity, some people will not use it. In that case the blame is all on him.

  110-----You made the bed, you lie in it

  You created a certain situation so you are now responsible to take the consequences.

  111-----The pot calling the kettle black

  Since the pot and the kettle are equally black from the cooking fire, the pot has not right to criticize the kettle. This might be used if someone known to be a gossip criticizes someone else for gossiping.

  112-----Don't get mad, get even

  When someone treats you badly, do not just get angry, express your anger in action.

  113-----Get a life

  Do not be so unreasonably critical about tiny things. Find something better to do with your time.

  114-----My country, right or wrong

  I am absolutely loyal to my country whether or not I agree with its policy in a certain area.

  115------There are two sides to everything

  Never assume that all the blame for a conflict lies on one side, especially if you have heard only one side of the story.

  116-----Forgive and forget

  Conflicts should be resolved and ended, not left alone to cause years of regret, bitterness and pain.

  117------Business and pleasure don't mix

  When you work, work. When you play, play. It is inefficient and therefore unwise to try to mix the two.

  118-----Let a sleeping dog lie

  Do not meddle in something that will cause you no trouble if you leave it alone. If you wake up the dog, it may bite you.

  119------No man can serve two masters(责任编辑:www.360gaokao.com)

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