but if one employee put his interests ahead of those of the team, everyone will suffer. your early reply will be appreciated Your early reply will be highly appreciated Your early reply will be highly appreciated If you can reply as soon as possible, we will be very grateful! 1. A cat may look at a king.

[Literally] Cats can also watch kings.

[Explanation] Nobodies can also comment on big names. Everyone can be like Yao and Shun. Don’t deny someone their opinion just because they are not senior enough or have less experience than you.

2. A penny saved is a penny earned.

[Literal meaning] A penny saved is a penny earned.

[Explanation] It is wise to save money. A point saved is a point earned. Don't take money lightly just because it's a small amount. It's wrong to look down on small money. Remember the experience that A penny saved is a penny earned.

3. A watched pot never boils.

[Literal meaning] A watched pot never boils.

[Explanation] Things are in progress, and there will be no results until the time comes. I'm anxious and the pot won't boil. Are you anxious? There's no point in being anxious! Staring at it won't help, things won't progress faster just because you're anxious.

4. A word to the wise.

[Literal meaning] A word to the wise.

[Explanation] Give advice to people who are wise and willing to accept other people's opinions or suggestions. I know you can listen, so I tell you this. What I say is right and good for you, and I know you'll listen to me too.

5. All is well that ends well.

[Literal meaning] A good ending means everything is good.

[Explanation] Good ending, all is well. From the title of Shakespeare's play. Some small mistakes or troubles at the beginning or in the middle don't matter, they're no big deal, as long as the final outcome is satisfying, that's fine.

6. Bad news travels fast.

[Literal meaning] Bad news travels fast.

[Explanation] Good things don’t go out, but bad things spread thousands of miles.

7. Beauty is only skin deep.

[Literal meaning] Beauty is only skin deep.

[Explanation] Beauty is only superficial. It is unreliable to judge people by their appearance. You can't woo her just because she has a pretty face, you should consider other factors as well. Looking for a marriage partner is to live a life, not to look at as a poster. My advice is two sentences: Beauty is only skin-deep. True feelings are more important.

8. Beggars can't be choosers.

[Literal meaning] Beggars can't There may be options.

[Explanation] What you get is not exactly what you want. The condition or quality may be worse, but you have no choice but to accept things that are not completely satisfactory. This is called Beggars can't be choosers.

9. Better safe than sorry.

[Literal meaning] Better safe than sorry

[Explanation] Most It's better not to take risks. Even if you don't take the risk and you have to put in more effort and do more boring work, it's worth it. It’s better than taking risks just to save trouble. Variation: Better to be safe than sorry.

10. Easy come, easy go.

[Literal meaning] Easy come, easy go.

[Explanation] This sentence is suitable for those who think everything is easy. It is especially suitable for people who think it is easy to make money, do not regard money as money, and do not worry about anything. Such people should be reminded that "money doesn't grow on trees." Money is not like the fruit on a tree. If you eat it all this year, it will grow automatically next year. Some people don’t make money themselves and don’t know how hard it is to make money.

11. Every little helps.

[Literal meaning] Every little part helps.

[Explanation] Every little bit helps. Pieces of grain piled up into mountains, pieces of copper plate piled up into tens of millions. Children in remote areas are not going to school, and we have an obligation to help them. I hope everyone will support me more. Donate money, books, pencils, whatever. Donate more, thank you more, donate less, every little helps.

12. Good wine needs no bush.

[Literal meaning] Good wine does not need advertising.

[Explanation] A good product does not need more advertising. Good wine is not afraid of deep alleys. Perhaps this statement is not suitable in the era of globalized economic competition.

13. I am all ears.

[Literal meaning] My whole body is covered with ears.

[Explanation] I'm all ears. I am very interested, I am concentrating and waiting for you to say more. For example: My girlfriend said, "I went for an interview this afternoon. Do you want to know the result?" The girlfriend didn't say anything further. She just waited for her boyfriend to speak, hoping that he would say: "Tell me! Tell me! I'm all ears !"

14. If the cap fits, wear it.

[Literal meaning] If the cap fits, wear it.

[Explanation] If it's true, accept it. You didn't do your homework well. The teacher thinks that you watch too much TV and it affects your study. The teacher said you are a "TV addict", but you don't admit it. You and I live in the same dormitory, and I know exactly what the teacher said is right, so if the cap fits, wear it.

15. In for a penny, in for a pound!

[Literal meaning] Betting a penny is gambling, and betting a pound is gambling.

[Explanation] Similar to the saying "If you don't do one, you won't stop". This is what you might say when you are about to participate in a project and invest your financial resources, time or energy. When you buy stocks, you can't decide whether to buy 100 shares or a few more. I advise you: "I think you can make a lot of money, so just buy more, In for a penny, in for a pound!

16. It gets my goat.

[Literal meaning ] Moved my goat.

[Explanation] When something makes you angry, you can say "It gets my goat" (it's really annoying!). For example, I saw someone standing in the middle of the road talking, blocking the road, and I had to go around. In the past, I was very angry. Variations: It gets on my goat.

17. It slipped my mind.

[Literally] slipped away from the brain.

[Explanation] Forgot. Didn't remember. I wanted to tell you that your girlfriend called, but I forgot about it. I meant to tell you your girl friend had called, but it slipped my mind.

18. It takes two to tango.

[Literal meaning] It takes two to tango.

[Explanation] A slap cannot make a sound. It’s hard to sing with a single palm. If two people are quarreling, and I think it's not the fault of either party, but both of them, then you can say It takes two to tango.

19. It's all my eye!

[Literal Meaning] are all my eyes.

[Explanation] Expressing disagreement or surprise. The general meaning is equivalent to: I don't believe it at all; what he said is all lies and nonsense. You can also say: That's all my eye. If you hear someone telling lies, you can say It's all my eye! to persuade others not to believe it.

20. It's my word against his/hers.

[Literal meaning] My word against his/hers.

[Explanation] I had a dispute with him, and we both had different opinions. No one could prove who was right and who was wrong. It’s a difficult question whose word you should believe. There were no witnesses to the accident, so it's my word against hers.

21. It's not my pigeon.

[Literal meaning] It's not my pigeon.

[Explanation] It's none of my business. Not my responsibility. It has nothing to do with me. That company went bankrupt? Fortunately, I didn't buy its stock. It's not my pigeon.

22. Keep your chin up.

[Literal meaning] Lift your chin.

[Explanation] This is a sentence for people who are in trouble. It is encouragement and concern for others, asking them to face difficulties bravely and not to become discouraged because of setbacks. Has your girlfriend found a new boyfriend? It doesn't matter, Keep your chin up!

23. Let bygones be bygones.

[Literal meaning] Let bygones be bygones.

[Explanation] Forget the unpleasant things in the past. There have been times when we didn't get along, but hopefully we'll still be friends in the future. I quarreled with you yesterday, and I say to you today: I am sorry we had a row last night. Let's become friends again and let bygones be bygones.

24. Like father, like son.

[Literal meaning] A son is like his father.

[Explanation] Like father, like son.

It can also be said like mother, like daughter.

25. Little leaks sink the ship.

[Literal meaning] Little leaks sink the ship.

[Explanation] A long embankment of thousands of miles collapsed in an ant nest. Don't take small problems lightly as they may cause big trouble over time.

26. Love begets love.

[Literal meaning] Love can bring more love.

[Explanation] Love begets love, love begets love. If you don't love him, he won't love you. I hope you give him more love, so that he will love you more. We should all remember: Love begets love. (Like begets like means "every cause must have its effect").

27. Love is blind.

[Literal meaning] Love is blind.

[Explanation] Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Why on earth did he fall in love with her? I don't understand, but no one can explain. Love is like this, as people often say, Love is blind. It refers to Roman mythology. Cupid, the god of love, covers his eyes with a cloth, has wings, and holds a bow and arrow. The "arrow of love" will shoot out blindly.

28. Love me, love my dog.

[Literal meaning] If you love me, you should also love my dog.

[Explanation] If you love me, you should also love everything I love. It is equivalent to "爱屋jiwu" in Chinese. I'm divorced with two kids. You said you love me. But the two children cannot leave me. What I believe in is Love me, love my dog.

29. Mark my words!

[Literal meaning] Mark my words.

[Explanation] Give suggestions or warnings to others, and ask others to act according to your opinions. I'm right, take my word for it. I know this horse can win, and that's where you place your bet. You will regret it if you don't put your money on this horse. Mark my words!

30. Marriage is a lottery.

[Literal meaning] Finding a partner is a matter of luck. .

[Explanation] Marriage is a matter of luck; marriage is like buying a lottery ticket. It is difficult to say that a good woman will definitely find a good husband, or that a good man will definitely find a good wife. Many people think that Marriage is a lottery.

31. Marriages are made in heaven.

[Literal meaning] Marriage is determined by heaven.

[Explanation] Marriage is destined. You pick and choose, pick and choose when looking for a partner, and no one can say who you will find in the end. But many people believe that Marriages are made in heaven.

32. Money doesn't grow on trees.

[Literal meaning] Money doesn't grow on trees.

[Explanation] There is a certain amount of money, and sometimes it will be spent. Spend money carefully and budget wisely, and don't spend money like water. You bought a home computer yesterday and want to buy a laptop today? Are you planning to take your girlfriend to a five-star restaurant for dinner tonight? You should understand that Money does not grow on trees. Once the money at home is spent, it will not grow on its own.

33. Money isn't everything.

[Literal meaning] Money isn't everything.

[Explanation] There are more important things in life. Don't take money too seriously. Money doesn't mean everything. You don’t want love, family affection, or friendship, and you don’t care about anything for money. So what's the use of making money? You should understand this: Money isn't everything.

34. My ears are burning.

[Literal meaning] My ears are burning.

[Explanation] Some people in the West also believe that if your ears are hot, it may be that someone is talking about you somewhere else. Some Chinese people also distinguish between burning in the left ear and burning in the right ear (the difference between good words and bad words). This is what you say when you feel someone is talking about you.

35. My fingers are all thumbs.

[Literal meaning] My fingers are all thumbs.

[Explanation] It may be due to tension or overwork that the fingers are stiff and unable to control their movements. I was typing yesterday and worked until 12pm. My fingers felt numb this morning. Now I can't operate the keyboard properly; my fingers are all thumbs.

36. New lords, new laws.

[Literal meaning] New master, new rules.

[Explanation] One general has one order.

37. No news is good news.

[Literal meaning] No news is good news.

[Explanation] This is a sentence to advise others not to be anxious and to wait patiently for news.

38. One man's meat is another's poison.

[Literal meaning] The meat that one person likes to eat is poison to another person.

[Explanation] What you like may not be liked by others. For example: Don’t give the same gift to all your friends. Don't give all your friends Chinese made drinking glasses, one man's meat is another's poison.

39. Out of sight, out of mind.

[Literal meaning] Out of sight, I don’t want to.

[Explanation] If you haven’t heard from someone for a long time, you may no longer think about them. The Chinese saying "out of sight, out of mind" refers to "hoping that bad things will stay away from you" and is only used as a derogatory term. But the English version is neutral.

40. Patience is a virtue.

[Literal meaning] Patience is a virtue.

[Explanation] Don’t be impatient when things happen. Be patient in everything you do. This sentence is suitable for people with an impatient temper.

41. Pigs might fly!

[Literal meaning] Pigs might fly.

[Explanation] The first meaning is: It is impossible! The second meaning is: Everything in the world is full of surprises, and impossible things may happen. There are two variants: Pigs may fly! and When pigs can fly!

42. Practice makes perfect.

[Literal meaning] More practice can make technology perfect.

[Explanation] Practice makes perfect.

43. Seeing is believing.

[Literal meaning] Seeing is believing.

[Explanation] Believe it only when you see it with your own eyes, similar to "Words are not trustworthy, seeing is belief". For example: I would never have imagined my daughter could cook, but seeing is believing. It also means "seeing is believing".

44. Silence means consent.

[Literal meaning] Silence means consent.

[Explanation] Silence equals consent. Variation: Silence gives consent.

45. That makes two of us.

[Literal meaning] Now it is the two of us.

[Explanation] This is a sentence said to people who are in trouble, in a bad mood or have negative opinions. It means "I am the same as you" and "I feel the same as you". For example, if I say "This movie is really boring", if you feel the same way, you can say "That makes two of us!" In this case, it means I agree or I agree with you.

46 . The ball is in your court.

[Literally] The ball is in your court.

[Explanation] This saying comes from tennis. It's your turn to act, it's up to you, if you don't we can't continue.

47. The die is cast!

[Literal meaning] The die has been thrown out.

[Explanation] It’s a foregone conclusion, there’s no possibility of change, it’s a done deal. You can quote this sentence when you are desperate to do something without hesitation, or when the occurrence of something will make the entire situation develop in a specific direction. "War became inevitable, the die was cast." This is what Caesar said when he was about to cross the Rubicon River, which means "the boat is done", "the decision is made", "there is no turning back" or "the boat is ruined". (The noun die is an ancient usage, meaning "dice" or "dice". Today's "dice" is dice, and the singular and plural are the same)

48. The sooner begun, the sooner done.

[Literal meaning] The sooner you start, the sooner you finish.

[Explanation] Start early, finish early.

49. The unexpected always happens.

[Literal meaning] The unexpected always happens.

[Explanation] Unexpected things always happen. Unexpected good things or bad things can happen (neutral proverb).

50. There is no accounting for taste(s).

[Literal meaning] No one can explain why everyone has his own taste or taste.

[Explanation] Everyone has his own favorite things; everyone has his own preferences; everyone has different tastes. Some people like to collect stamps; some people like to collect cigarette boxes; and some people like to collect key chains: There is no accounting for tastes