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Examples:not-for-profit organization—not know what's good for one—not fit for the occasion—not recognizing one's family (idiom); self-centered and not making any allowances for the needs of one's relatives—ask not for whom the bell tolls - it tolls for thee—not daring act for oneself [idiom.]—can't reach the high or accept the low (idiom); not good enough for a high post, but too proud take a low one—lit. not eating for fear of choking (idiom); fig. cut off one's nose to spite one's face—not get proper recognition for one's talents—not recognized for what it is—give an excuse (for not doing something)—(affectionate form of address for a male who is not very much younger than oneself) my boy—switch a job one was not trained for—certificate of attendance (for a student who did not graduate)—lit. not fit for elegant hall (of artwork)—Buddhist monk's knife (not used for killing)—not enough breath (idiom); gasp for breath—lit. prescribe moxibustion for oneself when not ill; to cause oneself trouble with superfluous action—lit. not requiring a detailed understanding (idiom); only looking for an overview—(not do sth) for fear of offending sb—believe what one sees, not what one hears (idiom). Don't believe what people tell you until you see if for yourself.—do not hesitate (ask for sth)—not suitable for children—a buckle or fastener for clothing that does not use a button and buttonhole (e.g. the buckle on metal wristwatches)—lit. hate iron for not becoming steel—not claim personal credit for achievement [idiom.]—lit. asking guests whether or not butcher a chicken for them [idiom.]—the gains do not make up for the losses [idiom.]—not censure sb. for his past misdeeds— |