英汉互译中的谚语巧合(一)
1.After meat, mustard; after death, doctor .
雨后送伞
Explanation: this describes a situation where assistance or comfort is given
when it is too late.
Example: just as I had cancelled my application to go abroad, I had a
promise of money for my fare. It was a case of after death, the doctor.
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.
3. All is over but the shouting.
大势已去
Explanation: finally decided or won; brought to the end; not able to be
changed.
Example: after Bill’s touch down, the game is all over but shouting.
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.