中 国 成 语（第二十四期）
(Chinese sayings and proverbs)
(何国龙收集整理)

·一鸣惊人
to become famous overnight.

·三代同堂
three generations living under the same roof.

·乘虚而入
to gain advantage over sb. through his inattention.

·事在人为
Human effort can achieve anything.

·五湖四海
everywhere in the world.

·人定胜天
Man’s determination will conquer nature.

·以貌取人
to judge a person by his appearance.

·以毒攻毒
to fight evil with evil.

·以卵击石
to hurl eggs against stone.

·任劳任怨
to do sth. without complain despite hardship.

·何苦呢？
Why take the trouble?

·来龙去脉
the begining and subsequant development.

·来日方长
There is a long time ahead.

·供不应求
The supply is unable to meet the demand.

·熟能生巧
Practice makes perfect.

·积少成多
Many a little makes a mickle.

·公事公办
Business is business.

·火上加油
to pour oil on the fire.