100 idioms with explanations and origins, 50 positive and 50 derogatory meanings, please help me! ! !

Patriotic family Love the motherland, like a family

Self-made 〖Explanation〗 Metaphor for establishing a style, system, faction or force alone.

Become one's own 〖Explanation〗 Refers to having unique insights or unique practices in a certain aspect of knowledge or technology, and being able to form a system of its own.

Unique 〖Explanation〗 refers to forming one's own unique style.

Everyone agrees. [Explanation] Many people say the same thing and have the same views or opinions. Same as "all speak with one voice".

Many are not one 〖Explanation〗It means there are many categories, not just one.

The beginning and the end are the same. 〖Explanation〗It does not change from beginning to end.

End as beginning 〖Explanation〗End: end; beginning: beginning. The same thing from beginning to end. From beginning to end, it remains the same.

If you lose a boat in mid-stream, you will get a pot of thousands of gold. 〖Explanation〗Pot: 叏: a kind of melon, shaped like a gourd, worn around the waist to cross the river. It is called waist boat in the south. It is a metaphor that although something is small, it will be very valuable when it is used.

A wise person may make a mistake after thinking a lot about it. 〖Explanation〗It means that a wise person thinks deeply about a problem, but it is inevitable that he will make a mistake.

A hundred birds of prey are not as good as one osprey. [Explanation] It is said that a hundred princes are not as good as one emperor.

Only know one, but not the other. [Explanation] describes an incomplete understanding of the situation. Same as "I only know one, but I don't know the other."

Inconsistent government orders [Explanation] The orders issued are inconsistent. Describes chaos in military or government affairs.

There is always something to be said for a fool’s many thoughts. Always be modest in your opinions.

If a fool thinks a lot, he may gain something. 〖Explanation〗It means that there is always some merit in the many thoughts of a fool. Always be modest in your opinions.

One-character teacher 〖Explanation〗 refers to correcting the misreading of one word, and one can become a teacher. It also refers to the teacher who changes one or two characters in the poem.

When one son becomes enlightened, nine clans will be born in heaven. [Explanation] It is said that if one son becomes a monk, nine ancestors will ascend to heaven. It is a metaphor that if one person becomes powerful, the whole family will benefit.

When one son becomes a monk, the seventh ancestor ascends to heaven. [Explanation] It is a metaphor that when one person becomes powerful, the whole family will benefit. Same as "one son becomes a monk and nine ancestors ascend to heaven".

When one son becomes a monk, the seventh ancestor ascends to heaven. [Explanation] It is a metaphor that when one person becomes powerful, the whole family will benefit. Same as "one son becomes a monk and nine ancestors ascend to heaven".

When one son becomes a monk, the nine ancestors will ascend to heaven. [Explanation] It means that if one of the descendants becomes a monk, all the ancestors will ascend to heaven. It is often used as a metaphor to mean that if one person becomes powerful, the whole family will benefit.

Throwing the universe in a single move 〖Explanation〗 refers to taking the world as a desperate throw. Qiankun, the world.

One means one, two means two 〖Explanation〗 describes speaking honestly and unambiguously. Same as "one is one, two is two".

One abyss but two dragons 〖Explanation〗It is a metaphor that two heroes cannot stand side by side.

Swarmed in 〖Explanation〗Swarmed: crowded. All at once they all crowded in and squeezed in.

The fall of a leaf tells the world about autumn. 〖Explanation〗From the fall of a leaf, we know the arrival of autumn. It is a metaphor that through individual subtle signs, the development trend and results of the entire situation can be seen.

No words 〖Explanation〗No words.

Wishful thinking 〖Explanation〗 refers to unilateral wishes or subjective wishes without considering the objective actual situation. Same as "one wish".

Heard nothing 〖Explanation〗I haven’t heard anything at all, and I don’t know anything at all.

A penny stumps a heroic man. 〖Explanation〗It is a metaphor that a small difficulty makes a big thing impossible to proceed or complete. It also refers to a very capable person who is helpless when faced with a small problem.

Eighteen Hells 〖Explanation〗Buddhism refers to the place where extremely evil beings go to suffer after death, including 18 types of hells, such as mountain of swords, soup of fire, and ice. It is a metaphor for a situation where the disaster is extremely serious. Also a metaphor for the lowest level.

Eighteen General Martial Arts 〖Explanation〗Generally refers to various martial arts skills.

Eighteen general weapons 〖Explanation〗Generally refers to various weapons.

When one person looks to the corner, everyone in the room is unhappy. [Explanation] It means that in a hall full of people, when one person is unhappy, everyone is unhappy.

One person ascends to heaven, immortals, chickens and dogs. [Explanation] It is used to describe a person who becomes powerful, and those related to him will also become prosperous. How ironic. Same as "one person attains enlightenment, chickens and dogs ascend to heaven".

One person can defeat one person. 〖Explanation〗 Refers to the courage of an ordinary man, which is enough to defeat one person.

一戊抔 〖Explanation〗抔: To hold something in one’s hands. A handful of loess. Refers to the grave. Existence is a metaphor for not much land or declining and small reactionary forces.

Yi Niu Ming 〖Explanation〗 refers to the place where the cow's crowing can be reached. The metaphor is that the distance is relatively close. Same as "a bull roaring to the ground".

A stone fell to the ground. 〖Explanation〗It means to feel relieved.

Showdown 〖Explanation〗The final contest is held to decide the outcome.

One Buddha is born, two Buddhas are reborn in heaven. 〖Explanation〗It means death and resurrection. Born in the world, born; born in heaven, died.

One Buddha was born and two Buddhas ascended to heaven. [Explanation] It means coming back from the dead. Born in the world, born; born in heaven, died.

Three vomitings after one meal 〖Explanation〗refers to stopping eating three times between meals to receive guests. It is a metaphor for eagerly seeking talents.

Yi Erguang 〖Explanation〗 Metaphor for complete removal. Same as "swept away".

One and two, two and one 〖Explanation〗 Two things seem different, but they are actually the same.

One to two, two to three [Explanation] From one to two, from two to three. Refers to linking from here to there.

One generation is not as good as the other. 〖Explanation〗Generation: father and son become one generation after another. Each generation is worse than the other.

Blow and sing 〖Explanation〗Blow: brag. Sing: Sing harmony. Two people talk and help each other.

One foot of water creates a one-foot wave. [Explanation] It is a metaphor for exaggerating.

A foot of water churning makes a hundred feet of waves. [Explanation] It is a metaphor for exaggerating. Same as "a foot of water churning creates a foot-long wave".

One wave moves, and thousands of waves follow. [Explanation] means that one wave moves, and thousands of waves follow. It is a metaphor for the continuous development and changes after the beginning of things.

A whip and a mark 〖Explanation〗It is a metaphor for carrying out things or speaking to the point. Same as "a stick and a mark"

One whip strikes first. [Explanation] Later, it is regarded as an example of striving for the first place. Also generally refers to going first.

One hundred and twenty lines [Explanation] Still three hundred and sixty lines. Refers to various industries.

Raise an army for a thousand days, use it in one dynasty 〖Explanation〗It means to support and train the army for a long time in preparation for the time when it is used for war.

Raise an army for a thousand days, use it for a while 〖Explanation〗It refers to supporting and training the army for a long time in preparation for the time when it is used for war. Same as "Raise an army for a thousand days and use it for one day".

Raise an army for a thousand days and use it in one day 〖Explanation〗It means to support and train the army for a long time in preparation for the time when it is used for war. Same as "Raise an army for a thousand days and use it for one day".

Phase and are one [Explanation] Phase and: each other. Combined with each other to become one.

Xianyang Yiju 〖Explanation〗Xianyang: the capital of the Qin Dynasty; Ju: torch, extended to burning with fire. A fire in Xianyang. It refers to the fact that Xiang Yu led his army to Xianyang and burned down the Qin Palace. It generally refers to a fire that burns it all away.

The sycamore tree loses its leaves 〖Explanation〗The sycamore tree sheds its leaves the earliest, so it indicates the coming of autumn. Later, it was also used as a metaphor for signs of the decline of things.

Eternally and once in a while 〖Explanation〗Only in all eternity can we have such an opportunity. Describe the opportunity as rare.

One thousand words means one word. 〖Explanation〗It is a metaphor for agreement. Same as "a word out of a thousand mouths".

Seeing you off thousands of miles away, we must say goodbye in the end. 〖Explanation〗Jun: address the other person respectfully; end: finally. No matter how far we go, we will eventually part ways.

Reward one to encourage many 〖Explanation〗Reward one person for his advanced deeds and encourage many others.

Give an inch of courtesy and receive a foot of courtesy. [Explanation] It is a metaphor for giving courtesy to each other. Even if the matter is small, the benefit will be great.

Arm and shout 〖Explanation〗Arm: wave. Waving arms and shouting (mostly used in calling).

One cannot exist without the other. 〖Explanation〗One cannot be missing.

Qingyise 〖Explanation〗 Originally refers to a deck of cards composed of one suit when playing mahjong. Post-metaphors are all made of the same ingredients.

A thousand days of chopping firewood and a day of burning firewood 〖Explanation〗①It is a metaphor for long-term struggle and once successful. ②It is a metaphor for saving money at ordinary times and spending it once. Also known as "A thousand days of collecting firewood and a day of burning".

Thousands of days to collect firewood and one day to burn. 〖Explanation〗It is a metaphor for long-term struggle and success. It is also a metaphor for accumulating money in daily life and spending it once. Same as "A thousand days of chopping firewood a day of burning".

Thousands of people who are docile are not as valuable as one person who is admonishing. [Explanation] It means that many people who are docile are not as valuable as one person who is admonishing.

Thousands of sticks beat the gong, and one stick makes the sound. 〖Explanation〗 It is a metaphor for expressing a decisive opinion in a situation where there are different opinions. It's the same as "a thousand hammers beat a gong, but one hammer makes the final sound".

One thousand years and one union 〖Explanation〗There is only such an opportunity in a thousand years. The opportunity is described as extremely rare. Same as "once in a thousand years".

The skin of a thousand sheep is not as good as the armpit of a fox. [Explanation] It is a metaphor that many fools are not as good as one wise man.

Seeing something is not as reliable as hearing it a thousand times. 〖Explanation〗It means that no matter how much you hear, it is more reliable than seeing it in person.

A thousand armies are easy to obtain, but a general is hard to find. 〖Explanation〗It means that generals are rare.

A fur coat worth a thousand gold cannot be made from the armpit of a fox. [Explanation] A fur coat worth a thousand gold cannot be made from the armpit skin of a fox. It is a metaphor that only by accumulating small things can one become big, and only by gathering everyone's strength can things be accomplished.

Thousands of people who are docile are not as valuable as one person who is admonishing. [Explanation] Refers to the fact that many people who are docile are not as valuable as one person who is admonishing. It is the same as "a thousand people's nobility is not as good as one person's elegance".

Thousands of hammers beat the gong, and the final word is final. 〖Explanation〗It is a metaphor for expressing a decisive opinion in a situation where there are different opinions.

Mozhaoyide〖Explanation〗I can’t use any strategy or think of any way. Same as "at a loss".

Luo Zhimu 〖Explanation〗One hole in the net. It is a metaphor that a part can only play its role within the whole; if it is separated from the whole, the part will not work.

Getting a glimpse of something [explanation] means roughly seeing something, but it is not comprehensive enough. Same as "a glimpse".

Good and bad are different 〖Explanation〗蠠: Setaria, much like millet, is often mixed in the seedlings. It is a metaphor that there are good guys and bad guys, mixed together. Indistinguishable. Same as "the good and the bad are mixed".

Kuanggu person 〖Explanation〗Kuanggu: unprecedented; from ancient times to the present. There is only one person since ancient times. The description is unique.

To panic 〖Explanation〗To describe being extremely panicked. Same as "in a panic".

To panic 〖Explanation〗To describe being extremely panicked.

The law of drawing one 〖Explanation〗 refers to laws and policies that are followed by all without exception.

One step forward 〖Explanation〗A metaphor for taking one step further.

The Buddha is one foot high, the devil is one foot high. 〖Explanation〗It is originally a Buddhist warning to practitioners to be wary of external temptations. Buddha refers to Buddhism; Demon refers to magic. Later, it is used to describe the growth of one side's power (mostly justice), while the opposite power (mostly injustice) doubles its growth.

Dizziness Chapter 11 〖Explanation〗Dizziness and witty words. It imitates the saying of "what is the number of such-and-such chapter" in "The Classic of Filial Piety".

It is better to save one thing than to do more. 〖Explanation〗It means not to worry about other things, and the fewer things to do, the better. Same as "it's better to do less than to do more".

Save eleven in a thousand 〖Explanation〗 refers to the loss of many but the preservation of few.