1、美国人挂在嘴边的 200 句子-其文化和价值观（完整版）1-You cant argue with successThough you may tell someone they are doing something in a wrong way, you have to stop criticizing them if their method works.2-Nothing succeeds like successLike money in a savings account, success seems to compound itself. A person who has a s
2、mall success expects it to be followed by a bigger one.3-The end justifies the meansIt does not matter how you succeed. Any method is all right if it works for you. This proverb is not always accepted. Often one hears the opposite, “ the end doesnt justifies the means.“4-If you cant beat them, join
3、themIf you cannot compete successfully with a person or a group, stop competing and go join them. Then you can share in their success.5-Always a day late and a dollar shortA criticism of a person who never succeeds. The failures may not be drastic but the pattern of small failures is annoying to oth
4、ers, especially in two areas that Americans value as highly as time and money.6-One thing at a timeConcentration leads to success. The person who tires to do too many things at once may fail at all of them.7-Well cross that bridge when we come to itWe will not discuss or worry about a future problem
5、. If and when the problem becomes urgent, we will deal with it. 8-Dont put the cart before the hourseDo things in a sensible order. For example, do something to impress your boss before you ask for a raise in pay. Dont ask for the raise first.9-Alls fair in love and warDo not trust a rival or an ene
6、my at all. His or her desire to succeed will overrule everything else. Such a people may lie, cheat, attack or do many other things far more terrible than he or she would normally do.10-When in Rome do as the romans doFlexibility leads to success in unfamiliar circumstances. People may changes their
7、 normal way of doing things in order to fit in better with those they are visiting.11-Easy does itSome things require gentleness for success. One should not push too hard. Force may cause damage 12-The bigger they are, the harder they fallDo not be discouraged by the size of your problem or the fame
8、 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 wellIf we can come to a successful conclusion, let us forget about the pain and mistakes along the way.14-Go for itGo ahead and try to achieve your goal. Dont worry
9、about failing. Similar to this proverb-God provides food to every bird, but he wont cast to its nest, you got to earn it.15-Every little bit helpsIf 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 h
10、uge job to do or a huge amount of money to be raised from many people.16-Look before you leapDont jump into a situation carelessly. You may land in difficulty.17-All that glitters is not goldDo not be fooled by worthless things that seem valuable or look attractive.“Fools gold “ is the popular name
11、for a kind of stone that glitters like gold but contains no gold at all. 18-Curiosity killed the catDo 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-Dont put all your eggs in one basketDo
12、 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-Dont bite off more than you can chewDo not attempt something too large for you to handle. 21-Too good to be ture
13、This is often used to warn about advertising. An offer looks good but turns out to be misleading.22-Flattery will get you nowhereIf flattery (insincere praise) is recognized, it will not succeed. One sometimes hears the opposite, Flattery will get you everywhere.23-There is no such thing as a free l
14、unchIf someone you do not know offers you a free lunch or other gift, watch out. The gift may be a method of getting something from you.24-Pride goes before a fallDo not be over-confident and careless. Your circumstances may change quickly and the emptiness of your bragging will be exposed.25-Better
15、 safe than sorryIt is better not to take a risk than to take a risk foolishly. 26-Winning isnt everything One may enjoy the process of playing a game whether one wins or not. This traditional proverb is now often heard in the opposite form, Winning isnt everything. Its the only thing!27-Time will te
16、llWait and see how something will work out. Dont trust a person or thing too much right now.28-The burned child shuns fireSome of lifes lessons are learned the hard way. The person who has had to pay for a mistake will be careful not to make that mistake again.29-There are other fish in the seaThere
17、 are opportunities! For example, this may be used to encourage someone who has just broken off a relationship with a sweetheart.30-Dont count your chickens before they are hatchedDo not become too confident of success before you can see that progress is happening.31-Rome wasnt built in a dayDo not b
18、e discouraged if your goal still seems far away. On a big project, success takes time!32-There is more here than meets the eyeBe careful. People are hiding something in order to protect themselves or take advantage of you.33-The customer is always rightBusinesses instruct their clerks not to do anyt
19、hing that might threaten a customers self-esteem, no matter how unreasonable the customer is. Any complaint of any customer must be carefully and politely heard by any employee. The customer must not be made to feel ignorant.34-Be true to yourselfDo not compromise yourself or your beliefs in order t
20、o please other people or fit in with a system. Know who you are. Let other people know what you stand for. Do not give in to pressure to conform or to do things you do not agree with.35-Once bitten, twice shyThis may be used to explain the behavior of a person who is overly cautious about something.
21、 The wise person makes mistakes but does not usually make the same mistake twice.36-It isnt over till the fat lady singsI refuse to admit defeat yet. Though right now it looks like I may fall, there is still time for things to change. (The “fat lady“ is an insulting reference to an opera soloist, op
22、era often end with a female solo.)37-To each his ownEach individual should be allowed to have his or her own preferences. people will naturally choose different activities, goals, life-s, etc.38-Looking out for number oneLooking out for ones own personal welfare more than anything else. This is some
23、times used to criticize a person who has abused or taken advantage of someone else, “All he was doing was looking out for number one.“ Or it may be used to defend himself or herself, “There is nothing wrong with what I did. I was just looking out for number one.“39-When the going gets tough, the tou
24、gh get goingWhen situation is difficult, only the determined people can handle it. They dont give up!40-Times flies when you are having funA day seems shot when it is full of enjoyable things but it seems like an eternity if one is idle or stuck with a boring job.41-If it feels good, do itLive accor
25、ding to your desires at the moment. Forget about rules, regulations or consequences. Just have fun.42-Live and let liveDo not be judgmental. Do not try to control or punish other people. You live as you like and let others live as they like.43-Variety is the spice of lifeVariety is what makes life p
26、leasureable. Boredom is seen as a threat and monotony is the surest route to boredom.44-Money talksWealth has influence. People who make big contributions to political candidates are “talking“ to the candidates and expecting them to listen. 45-All work and no play makes Jack a dull boyThis is used t
27、o criticize someone who takes work too seriously. It affirms that play is as an essential part of human life.46-The more the merrierThis is a way of welcoming someone to participate. It means, the bigger the group, the bigger the party.47-A bird in the hand is worth two in the bushA thing you alread
28、y have is worth twice as much as a thing you might get in the future.48-You cant have your cake and eat it tooMake up your mind. Sometimes one must choose between two very desirable things, giving up one thing in order to enjoy the other.49-There is more than one way to skin a catAny of several meth
29、ods may bring about the desired result. Each person may choose the method that best suits her. If one method does not work, choose a different one and try again.50-One mans meat is another mans poisonSince the same thing may affect different people in different ways, each person must choose the thin
30、gs that will work in his or her particular case.51-Love finds a wayLove is considered one of the most powerful and determined forces in the world. Two people in love will “find a way“ to get together.52-Absence makes the heart grow fonderWhen lovers are separated, they may think about each other con
31、stantly. their love may deepen.53-Out of sight, out of mindThis is said of someone not considered important or worthy of loyalty. One forgets about that person as soon as he or she is out of sight.54-Love makes the world go aroundLove is the driving force in all of life. Love makes life worth living
32、. If you understand love,you understand everything about life.55-Marry in haste and repent at leisureDo not rush into any long-term commitment. In the past this meant, “take your time before you commit yourself to a marriage partner.“ Now it means, “Do not commit yourself to anyone you will be sorry
33、.“ or it may mean, “Live with a person for a while before marrying him or her.“ It may also apply to any long-term partnership, such as a joint business venture.56-Talk is cheapTalking is not doing, It is easy to talk about a plan, but this gets little respect untill one takes a risk and puts the pl
34、an into action.57-Love is blindWhen people are in love, they do not see each others faults.58-Time is moneyTime can be converted to money, that is, wages are often paid per hour of work. Managers want employees to do things quickly because “time is money.“ If employees waste time, the company loses
35、money.59-If youre so smart, why aint you richThis question implies that intelligence, like time, can be converted into money. It is used to cut down an ordinary person (not a rich one) who has expressed an opinion as if it is the final word on the subject.60-Beggars cant be choosersBeggars have to a
36、ccept whatever they get. A poor person has very few choices in life. This harsh reply may be used if people complain about the size or quality of a gift.61-The love of money is the root of all evilGreed will lead a person into many other evils such as cheating, oppression and violence. (one also hea
37、rs, money is the root of all evil, which places the blame more on money than on greed.)62-A fool and his money are soon partedFolly will always show up in the way a fool handles money. Wise people are the ones smart enough to guard money once they have it.63-It isnt whether you win or lose, its how
38、you play the gamePlaying well and fairly is more important than succeeding. This saying is sometimes used to console someone who has lost a game. The ideas is that in spite of losing, one may still feel like a success if one has played as well as possible.64-Money cant buy happinessThere are some th
39、ings money just cant buy. This reminds people that money is not an ultimate value although it often is treated as one. The saying may be used as a comment when a wealthy but lonely and wretched person commits suicide.65-Nice guys finish lastSuccess is valued more highly than kindness and politeness.
40、 If unkindness and impoliteness contribute to ones success, they are sometimes excused as “toughness“ or “what it takes.“ This is more often applied to men than woman.66-The one who dies with the most toys winsThis recent, cynical saying makes fun of three common American desires- competing, accumul
41、ating property, and having fun.67-Just do itThis proverb is actually a recently invented advertising slogan for the Nike Shoe company. It may also be the best three-word summary of American cultural values. It means, “quit being indecisive, Dont bother consulting a lot of people. Dont waste much tim
42、es on planning. Just do it and do it now.68-You only go around once in lifeEnjoy life, do what you want to do, experience everything you can.69-Put your money where your mouth isGet serious about what you are saying. When you have spoken in favor of something, prove that you mean it by risking some
43、money on it in a bet or an investment.70-The best defense is a good offenseBe pro-active and goal-oriented, not timid or conservative. Aim to conquer, not merely to protect yourself.71-The road to hell is paved with good intentionsLike talking, intending is not doing. Actions matter far more than in
44、tentions. Actions determine where a person ends up.72-Never put off till tomorrow what you can do todayDoing is better than waiting. If you wait, you might lose your opportunity73-Action speak louder than wordsTo know peoples hearts, pay more attention to what they do than what they say.74-Idle hand
45、s are the devils workshopWhen people have nothing constructive to do, they get into mischief. The child who is bored may pick up a crayon and color on the wall, something that would not happen if the child were happily occupied in some other activity.75-Youve got to take the bull by the hornsGrab di
46、rectly and fearlessly for the toughnest part of a problem. Dont look for an easy way out.76-Money doesnt grow on treesYou have to work for things. Success does not come on its own.77-Easy come, easy goIf you have received something without working for it, it may soon be gone. You will not be as care
47、ful with it as you will be with something you earned. 78-Too many cooks spoil the brothIndividual action or action by the smallest group possible is better than consulting a lot of people. Too much consultation will waste time and create problems.79-Stand on your own two feet Grow up; act like an ad
48、ult. Dont ask me to do something for you. This may be said to a young or immature person who depends too much on others. It is like a cow kicking a grown calf that wants to suckle.80-If you want something done right, do it yourselfThis discourages people from trusting anyone except themselves. It maybe said to someone who ask another person to do a job for him/her and then complains about it was done. 81-Necessity is the mother of inventionWhen a person really needs something, he or she figures out some new wa
