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Examples:hear what he says and observe what he does (idiom, from Analects); judge a person not by his words, but by his actions—He who never wrongs others does not fear the knock in the night.—deism, theological theory of God who does not interfere in the Universe—If one does not know any better, one cannot be held responsible—someone who does not easily get along with others—a slow remedy does not address the current emergency—take one's anger out on sb (who does not deserve it)—one who does not fear the death of thousand cuts will dare unhorse the emperor (proverb)—lit. distant water does not cure present thirst; fig. urgent need—lit. yellow does not reach green (idiom); the yellow autumn crop does not last until the green spring crop—"a slave certificates", sb who does one's utmost to obtain as many certificates as possible so to be more employable—lit. river water does not interfere with well water (idiom); Do not interfere with one another.—fig. sb who asks others work but does nothing himself—treasure knife does not age (idiom); old but still vigorous—a slow remedy does not address immediate needs—wine doesn't make men drunk: men get themselves intoxicated. Lust does not overpower men: men surrender themselves lust—A summer insect (which does not live see winter) cannot talk about ice—person who wanders abroad and does not return—lit. a blemish does not obscure jade's luster—lit. short-lived cicada does not know the seasons; fig. see only a small piece of the big picture—wind does not come from an empty cave without reason—three feet of ice does not form in a single day (idiom); Rome wasn't built in a day—a person of great moral stature does not remember the offenses committed by one of low moral stature—rich person does not sit under the eaves (idiom); prudent not place oneself in danger—being bright at an early age does not necessarily bring success upon growing up (proverb)—lit. the man has gold under his knees; fig. a man who does not easily kneel in front of others (owing pride or moral integrity)—The honest person does nothing underhand (idiom).—fig. This method does not work.—lit. the fish sinks, the goose vanishes inthe distance (idiom); a letter does not arrive—Excellent theory, but the practice does not bear it out.—the name does not correspond reality (idiom); it doesn't live up to its reputation—a buckle or fastener for clothing that does not use a button and buttonhole (e.g. the buckle on metal wristwatches)—the name does not reflect the reality (idiom); more in name than in fact—Flowing water does not rot, nor a door-hinge rust [idiom.]—lit. the dog that bites does not show its fangs [idiom.]—"break-up agent", person who acts for sb. who wishes terminate a relationship but does not have the heart to do so—each one does what he thinks is right [idiom.]— |