六脉神剑
第1楼2006/12/09
2. After praising the wine they sell us vinegar.
挂羊头卖狗肉
Explanation: to offer to give or sell something that is inferior to what you claim it to be.
Example: that fellow completely misled us about what he was capable of doing. After praising the wine, he sold us vinegar.
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六脉神剑
第10楼2006/12/09
4. All lay load on the willing horse.
人善被人欺,马善被人骑
Explanation: a willing horse is someone who is always doing things for others. Very often the implication is that others impose on him.
Examples: the trouble is you're too good-natured and people take advantage of it. all lay load on the willing horse. You will have to learn to refuse people who ask too much.