置之死地而后生
Put the troops in death ground and they will live.

道高一尺魔高一丈
While thepriest climbs a foot, the devil climbs ten.

预防胜于治疗
Prevention is better than cure.

新官上任三把火
New brooms sweep clean.

塞翁失马焉知非福
Misfortune might be a blessing in disguise.

路遥知马力日久见人心
A distant journey tests the strength of a horse and a long task proves the character of a man.

沧海一栗
a drop in the bucket

盖棺论定
Judge none blessed before his death.

岁月不饶人
Time and tide wait for no man.

经验即良师
Experience is the teacher.  

小Car笔记：
in disguise：伪装, 假装, 乔装
tide：潮汐 【常用短语】turn the tide vi. 扭转局势

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