美国人常挂在嘴边的体现其文化及价值观的英语.doc

美国人常挂在嘴边的体现其文化及价值观的英语1-You cant argue with successThough you may tell someone they are doing something in a wrong way, you have to stop criticizing them if their method works.2-Nothing succeeds like successLike money in a savings account, success seems to compound itself. A person who has a small success expects it to be followed by a bigger one.3-The end justifies the meansIt does not matter how you succeed. Any method is all right if it works for you. This proverb is not always accepted. Often one hears the opposite, the end doesnt justifies the means.4-If you cant beat them, join themIf you cannot compete successfully with a person or a group, stop competing and go join them. Then you can share in their success.5-Always a day late and a dollar shortA criticism of a person who never succeeds. The failures may not be drastic but the pattern of small failures is annoying to others, especially in two areas that Americans value as highly as time and money.6-One thing at a timeConcentration leads to success. The person who tires to do too many things at once may fail at all of them.7-Well cross that bridge when we come to itWe will not discuss or worry about a future problem. If and when the problem becomes urgent, we will deal with it.8-Dont put the cart before the horseDo things in a sensible order. For example, do something to impress your boss before you ask for a raise in pay. Dont ask for the raise first.9-Alls fair in love and warDo not trust a rival or an enemy at all. His or her desire to succeed will overrule everything else. Such a people may lie, cheat, attack or do many other things far more terrible than he or she would normally do.10-When in Rome do as the romans doFlexibility leads to success in unfamiliar circumstances. People may changes their normal way of doing things in order to fit in better with those they are visiting.11-Easy does itSome things require gentleness for success. One should not push too hard. Force may cause damage12-The bigger they are, the harder they fallDo not be discouraged by the size of your problem or the fame of your competitor. (the saying is traced to a boxer preparing to fight an opponent much larger than he was.)13-All is well that ends wellIf we can come to a successful conclusion, let us forget about the pain and mistakes along the way.14-Go for itGo ahead and try to achieve your goal. Dont worry about failing. Similar to this proverb-God provides food to every bird, but he wont cast to its nest, you got to earn it.15-Every little bit helpsIf someone apologizes for giving only a small gift, the recipient may encourage the giver by quoting this proverb. This is especially true if there is a huge job to do or a huge amount of money to be raised from many people.16-Look before you leapDont jump into a situation carelessly. You may land in difficulty.17-All that glitters is not goldDo not be fooled by worthless things that seem valuable or look attractive.Fools gold is the popular name for a kind of stone that glitters like gold but contains no gold at all.18-Curiosity killed the catDo not ask too many questions or become too curious about things. You may get yourself into trouble like a cat that does not see the danger in a new situation.19-Dont put all your eggs in one basketDo not risk everything in one place or on one project. Divide your sources that one failure will not ruin you. Similar to this proverb-Do not use both feet to test the depth of the river.20-Dont bite off more than you can chewDo not attempt something too large for you to handle.21-Too good to be tureThis is often used to warn about advertising. An offer looks good but turns out to be misleading.22-Flattery will get you nowhereIf flattery (insincere praise) is recognized, it will not succeed. One sometimes hears the opposite, Flattery will get you everywhere.23-There is no such thing as a free lunchIf someone you do not know offers you a free lunch or other gift, watch out. The gift may be a method of getting something from you.24-Pride goes before a fallDo not be over-confident and careless. Your circumstances may change quickly and the emptiness of your bragging will be exposed.25-Better safe than sorryIt is better not to take a risk than to take a risk foolishly.26-Winning isnt everythingOne may enjoy the process of playing a game whether one wins or not. This traditional proverb is now often heard in the opposite form, Winning isnt everything. Its the only thing!27-Time will tellWait and see how something will work out. Dont trust a person or thing too much right now.28-The burned child shuns fireSome of lifes lessons are learned the hard way. The person who has had to pay for a mistake will be careful not to make that mistake again.29-There are other fish in the seaThere are opportu