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美国人常挂在嘴边的200句(六)

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    51-----Love finds a way

Love is considered one of the most powerful and determined forces in the world. Two people in love will "find a way" to get together.

52-----Absence makes the heart grow fonder

When lovers are separated, they may think about each other constantly. their love may deepen.

53-----Out of sight, out of mind

This is said of someone not considered important or worthy of loyalty. One forgets about that person as soon as he or she is out of sight.

54------Love makes the world go around

Love is the driving force in all of life. Love makes life worth living. If you understand love,you understand everything about life.

55-----Marry in haste and repent at leisure

Do not rush into any long-term commitment. In the past this meant, "take your time before you commit yourself to a marriage partner." Now it means, "Do not commit yourself to anyone you will be sorry." or it may mean, "Live with a person for a while before marrying him or her." It may also apply to any long-term partnership, such as a joint business venture.
 
56------Talk is cheap

Talking is not doing, It is easy to talk about a plan, but this gets little respect untill one takes a risk and puts the plan into action.

57-----Love is blind

When people are in love, they do not see each other's faults.

58-----Time is money

Time can be converted to money, that is, wages are often paid per hour of work. Managers want employees to do things quickly because "time is money." If employees waste time, the company loses money.

59-----If you're so smart, why ain't you rich

This question implies that intelligence, like time, can be converted into money. It is used to cut down an ordinary person (not a rich one) who has expressed an opinion as if it is the final word on the subject.

60-----Beggars can't be choosers

Beggars have to accept whatever they get. A poor person has very few choices in life. This harsh reply may be used if people complain about the size or quality of a gift.

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