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Leave No Stone Unturned: English expression meaning and example
Learn the English expression "Leave No Stone Unturned".
Meaning: The expression is "leave no stone unturned." It means to do absolutely everything you possibly can to find something or solve a problem, searching in every possible place and trying every method, without missing anything.
Example: The detective promised to leave no stone unturned in finding the missing child.
Chinese: Leave no stone unturned 的意思是想尽一切办法、用尽所有手段去找到某样东西或解决问题，不放过任何一个可能性，竭尽全力到不留死角。
Chinese example: 这位侦探承诺会想尽一切办法、不遗余力地去找到那个失踪的孩子。
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Look Before You Leap: English expression meaning and example
Learn the English expression "Look Before You Leap".
Meaning: This proverb means you should carefully think about the possible risks or consequences before you do something, instead of acting in a hurry.
Example: Before you quit your job to start a business, look before you leap and save some money first.
Chinese: Look before you leap 意思是在做某件事之前，要先仔细考虑可能的风险和后果，不要冲动行事，三思而后行。
Chinese example: 在你辞掉工作去创业之前，要三思而后行，先存一些钱。
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Let The Cat Out Of The Bag: English expression meaning and example
Learn the English expression "Let The Cat Out Of The Bag".
Meaning: to accidentally reveal a secret.
Example: She let the cat out of the bag when she mentioned the surprise party in front of Tom.
Chinese: 不小心泄露了秘密。
Chinese example: 她在汤姆面前提到了惊喜派对，不小心把秘密说漏了嘴。
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Lay Down The Law: English expression meaning and example
Learn the English expression "Lay Down The Law".
Meaning: to firmly tell people what the rules are and demand that they be followed.
Example: The new manager laid down the law on the first day, telling everyone that meetings would start on time and excuses would not be accepted.
Chinese: 严厉地规定规则，强硬地要求他人服从。
Chinese example: 新经理在第一天就严厉制定了规则，告诉所有人会议将准时开始，任何借口都不被接受。
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