和谐英语

四级英汉互译中的谚语巧合1

2007-10-31来源:
      Corresponding English and Chinese proverbs and phrases(1)
        1.After meat, mustard; after death, doctor .
        雨后送伞
        
        Explanation: this describes a situation where assistance or comfort is given
        when it is too late.
        
        Example: just as I had cancelled my application to go abroad, I had a
        promise of money for my fare. It was a case of after death, the doctor.
        
        2. After praising the wine they sell us vinegar.
        挂羊头卖狗肉
        
        Explanation: to offer to give or sell something that is inferior to what you
        claim it to be.