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Examples:the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak—be willing to take things lying down—be willing to part with sth—delighted and sincerely willing—readily following good advice (idiom); willing accept other people's views—brave man, willing risk his life—persevere and you will succeed (idiom); where there's a will, there's a way—a desperate rat will bite the fox (idiom); the smallest worm will turn being trodden on—half willing and half unwilling (idiom); yield after making a show of resistance—willing risk life and limb—be willing to sacrifice everything one has [idiom.]—The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak.—lit. respond to heaven and suit the times (idiom); to rule according to the will of heaven—beat the snake death or it will cause endless calamity (common saying); nip the problem in the bud—Rear a tiger and court disaster. (idiom); fig. if you're too lenient with sb, he will damage you later—A small hole not plugged will make you suffer a big hole (idiom); A stitch in time saves nine.—the Wheel turns constantly (idiom); Buddhist teaching will overcome everything—knowing the enemy and yourself will get you unscathed through a hundred battles (idiom, from Sunzi's "The Art of War")—when you teach someone, both teacher and student will benefit—the future is long (idiom); there will be ample time for that later—lit. can the sparrow and swallow know the will of the great swan? (idiom); fig. how can we small fry predict the ambitions of the great?—fig. A person's talent will arouse the envy of others.—Smug concentration on the here and now will lead future sorrow.—invite the groom (who will live with the bride's family)—the old man moves mountains (idiom); fig. where there's a will, there's a way—(proverb) A lazy person will find many excuses delay working—it will cause no end of trouble (idiom); nip the problem in the bud—Heaven never bars one's way (idiom); don't despair and you will find a way through.—Public opinion will judge what's right and wrong.—A small hole not plugged will make you suffer a big hole (common saying); a stitch in time saves nine—A small hole not plugged will sink a great ship.—a fire in the city gates is also a calamity for the fish in the moat (idiom); the bystander will also suffer—lit. for some things a foot may be too short, and for the other an inch will suffice (proverb)—He who comes is surely ill-intentioned, no-one well-meaning will come (idiom).—leave one's native place, esp. against one's will [idiom.]—three days without a beating, and a child will scale the roof rip the tiles [idiom.]—even the most brazen person will sometimes feel shame [idiom.]—If the basin is square, the water in it will also be square. [idiom.]—lit. the trees long for peace but the wind will never cease [idiom.]—If there are lovers, love will find find a way come together. [idiom.]—Command right and you will be obeyed cheerfully. [idiom.]— |