Add insult to injury
To make a bad situation worse.
Example: The airline cancelled our flight and added insult to injury by demanding
an extra RM250 for reissuing our tickets.
Cry wolf
To give a false alarm, with the effect that nobody will help when a true emergency
comes about.
Example: We ignored Emily's complaint because she has a reputation for crying
wolf.
Kill the goose that lays the golden eggs.
To destroy something that makes a lot of money.
Example: Selling off our research and development division now would be killing
the goose that lats the golden eggs.
Look before you leap.
Consider the consequences before taking action.
Example: Jim might seem clever but if you're going to invest in his marketing
business, you should look before you leap.
One swallow does make a summer.
A single fortunate event doesn't mean everything that follows will be good, too.
Example: Rachel sold her first dress within minutes of opening her new shop but
realising one swallow does not make a summer, she remained cautious.
Sour grapes
Pretending to dislike something because you can't have it yourself.
Example: Don't listen to Harry. His talk of dirty beaches and poor food is just
sour grapes.
The lion's share
The biggest part of something.
Example: Whenever there is a bowl of crisps on the table, you can be sure that
John will take the lion's share.
Wolf in sheep's clothing
A dangerous person disguised to appear harmless.
Example: With his charming smile and gentle manner, you would never guess that
Richard is a wolf in sheep's clothing.
* Read Aesop's fables online at www.aesopfables.com.
source-by Kee Thuan Chye,
Mind Our English,The Star
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