1. 莫学狗占马槽不吃草。

1. Don't be like a dog that occupies a horse trough but doesn't eat grass.

2. 十鼠同穴：比喻把坏人集中于一处，以便一举歼灭。

2. Ten mice in the same hole: A metaphor for concentrating evil people in one place so as to exterminate them all at once.

3. 珍珠看做鳥鼠屎。

3. Pearl is regarded as bird and rat dung.

4. 弯脚黄牛直脚脚猪。?>

4. Curly-hoofed water buffalo, straight-hoofed pig. ?

5. 小猪跑，大猪睡。

5. The little pig runs, the big pig sleeps.

6. 牛刀小试，释义：比喻有很大的本领，先在小事情上施展一下。

6. A show of strength, meaning: Metaphor for someone with great ability, first displaying it in small matters.

7. 转化其义，形容一个人头顶光秃秃的样子。 牛角挂书形容勤奋向学。与「悬梁刺股」、「囊萤夜读」、「凿壁借光」意同。 牛鬼蛇神(

7. A metaphorical expression to describe a person with a completely bald head. "Bull horn hanging books" describes a person who is diligent in studying. It is similar in meaning to "suspended beam and pierced thigh," "candlefly reading at night," and "boring a wall to borrow light." "Bull and snake spirits" refers to...

8. 牛刀小试：比喻有很大的本领，先在小事情上施展一下。

8. A display of one's skills: A metaphor for someone who has great abilities and first shows them off in small matters.

9. 鳥鼠趖竹篙，一目過一目。

9. The bird and the mouse are paddling bamboo poles, one eye looking over the other.

10. 比喻行事荒诞凶恶之人。 牛马风尘形容人奔走於道途，风尘仆仆，非常劳累。 牛溲马勃比喻低贱之人或物。 牛鼎烹鸡比喻大材小用。 牛头不对马嘴比喻两件事完全不能凑在一起，通常用来形容一个人答非所问。 汗牛充栋喻书籍很多。 泥牛入海喻一去不复返，毫无踪迹。 疤丁解牛比喻对事物了解透澈，做事能得心应手，运用自如。 对牛弹琴喻不解风情。 钻牛角尖比喻思想固执，自困於绝境。 初生牛犊以刚出生的小牛什么都不怕来比喻初出社会的人，遇事不怕难、不怕恶势力。 舐犊情深形容父母爱子女之情。 黎牛之子比喻父恶子贤。 风马牛不相及比喻毫不相干。 抱头鼠窜 抱着头，象老鼠那样惊慌逃跑。形容受到打击后狼狈逃跑。 城狐社鼠 社：土地庙。城墙上的狐狸，社庙里的老鼠。比喻依仗权势作恶，一时难以驱除的小人。 鸱鸦嗜鼠 比喻嗜好各不相同。 虫臂鼠肝 比喻极微小而无价值的东西。 胆小如鼠 胆子小得象老鼠。形容非常胆小。 掉头鼠窜 转过头来像老鼠一样逃窜。形容狼狈逃窜。 奉头鼠窜 奉：捧。抱着头，象老鼠那样惊慌逃跑。形容受到打击后狼狈逃跑。 孤雏腐鼠 孤独的鸟雏，腐烂的老鼠。比喻微贱而不值得一说的人或事物。 官仓老鼠 官仓：放公粮的地方。比喻有所依恃的恶人。 过街老鼠 比喻人人痛恨的坏人。 狐凭鼠伏 象狐狸、老鼠那样潜伏在里面。 稷蜂社鼠 谷神庙里的马蜂，土地庙里的老鼠。比喻倚势作恶手的人。 奸同鬼蜮，行若狐鼠 奸诈象鬼蜮，狡猾象狐鼠。比喻人恶劣到极点。 掘室求鼠 挖坏房子捉老鼠。比喻因小失大。 狼贪鼠窃 如狼那样贪狠；似鼠那样惯窃。常形容敌人贪狠卑鄙。 狼眼鼠眉 形容人相貌凶恶。 老鼠过街，人人喊打 比喻害人的东西，大家一致痛恨。 两鼠斗穴 比喻敌对双方在地势险狭的地方相遇，只有勇往直前的才能获胜。 罗雀掘鼠 原指张网捉麻雀、挖洞捉老鼠来充饥的窘困情况，后比喻想尽办法筹措财物。 猫鼠同眠 猫同老鼠睡在一起。比喻官吏失职，包庇下属干坏事。也比喻上下狼狈为奸。 目光如鼠 形容人眼神奸滑。 穷鼠啮狸 啮：咬；狸：狸猫。无路可逃的老鼠也会咬猫。比喻受人欺压，虽然敌不过，也会拼死抵抗。 雀鼠之争 指强暴侵凌引起的争讼。 三蛇七鼠 比喻为害的东西多。 社鼠城狐 社：土地庙。城墙上的狐狸，社庙里的老鼠。比喻依仗权势做恶，一时难以驱除的小人。 十鼠同穴 比喻使集中在一起，一网打尽。 首鼠两端 首鼠：鼠性多疑，出洞时一进一退，不能自决；两端：拿不定主意。在两者之间犹豫不决右动摇不定。 鼠窜狼奔 形容狼狈逃跑的情景。 鼠腹鸡肠 比喻气量狭小，只考虑小事，不顾大体。 鼠腹蜗肠 鼹鼠的肚子，蜗牛的肠子。比喻所求有限或气量狭小。 鼠肝虫臂 比喻极微小而无价值的东西。 鼠目寸光 形容目光短浅，没有远见。 鼠凭社贵 老鼠把窝做在土地庙下面，使人不敢去挖掘。比喻坏人仗势欺人。 鼠窃狗盗 象老鼠少量窃取，象狗钻油偷盗。指小偷小摸。 鼠窃狗偷 象老鼠少量窃取，象狗钻油偷盗。指小偷小摸。 鼠首偾事 坏了事情。比喻人办事没决断，就象胆小的老鼠，在出洞时头在洞口伸伸缩缩一样。 鼠牙雀角 鼠、雀：比喻强暴者。原意是因为强暴者的欺凌而引起争讼。后比喻打官司的事。 投鼠忌器 投：用东西去掷；忌：怕，有所顾虑。想用东西打老鼠，又怕打坏了近旁的器物。比喻做事有顾忌，不敢放手干。 梧鼠技穷 梧鼠：即“鼯鼠”，为鼣鼠之误。比喻才能有限。 搏牛之虻 原意是说主要目标应像击杀牛背上的虻虫一样去灭掉秦国，而不是像消除虮虱那样去与别人打败。后来比喻其志在大而不在小。 初生牛犊不怕虎 比喻青年人思想上很少顾虑，敢作敢为。 床下牛斗 听到床下蚂蚁动，误以为牛在相斗。形容体衰耳聪，极度过敏。 带牛佩犊 原指汉宣帝时渤海太守龚遂诱使持刀剑起义的农民放弃武装斗争而从事耕种。后比喻改业归农。 对牛弹琴 讥笑听话的人不懂对方说得是什么。用以讥笑说话的人不看对象。 多如牛毛 象牛身上的的毛那样多。形容极多。 放牛归马 把作战用的牛马牧放。比喻战争结束，不再用兵。 风马牛不相及 风：走失；及：到。本指齐楚相去很远，即使马牛走失，也不会跑到对方境内。比喻事物彼此毫不相干。 割鸡焉用牛刀 杀只鸡何必用宰牛的刀。比喻办小事情用不着花大气力。 隔山买老牛 比喻人办事冒失，没有弄清情况，就轻易决定。 归马放牛 把作战用的牛马牧放。比喻战争结束，不再用兵。 汗牛充栋 栋：栋宇，屋子。书运输时牛累得出汗，存放时可堆至屋顶。形容藏书非常多。 呼牛呼马 呼：称呼。称我牛也好，称我马也好。比喻别人骂也好，称赞也好，决不计较。 鸡口牛后 宁愿做小而洁的鸡嘴，而不愿做大而臭的牛肛门。比喻宁在局面小的地方自主，不愿在局面大的地方听人支配。 鸡尸牛从 比喻宁在局面小的地方自主，不愿在局面大的地方听人支配。 茧丝牛毛 形容功夫细密。 鲸吸牛饮 鲸吸：像鲸鱼吸水一样。如鲸吸百川，似牛饮池水。比喻放量狂饮。 九牛二虎之力 比喻很大的力气。常用于很费力才做成一件事的场合。 九牛拉不转 形容态度十分坚决。 九牛一毛 九条牛身上的一根毛。比喻极大数量中极微小的数量，微不足道。 扛鼎抃牛 扛鼎：把鼎举起来。抃牛：把两头相斗的牛位开。能把鼎举起来，能把相斗的两头牛拉开。形容勇武有力，超越常人。 老牛破车 老牛拉破车。比喻做事慢吞吞，一点不利落。也比喻才能低。 老牛舐犊 老牛舔小牛。比喻父母疼爱子女。 马牛襟裾 襟、裾：泛指人的衣服。马、牛穿着人衣。比喻人不懂得礼节。也比喻衣冠禽兽。 卖剑买牛 原指放下武器，从事耕种。后比喻改业务农或坏人改恶从善。 猕猴骑土牛 比喻职位提升很慢。 目无全牛 全牛：整个一头牛。眼中没有完整的牛，只有牛的筋骨结构。比喻技术熟练到了得心应手的境地。 泥牛入海 泥塑的牛掉到海里。比喻一去不再回来。 宁为鸡口，不为牛后 牛后：牛的肛门。宁愿做小而洁的鸡嘴，而不愿做大而臭的牛肛门。比喻宁在局面小的地方自主，不愿在局面大的地方听人支配。 牛不喝水强按头 比喻用强迫手段使就范。 牛刀割鸡 杀只鸡用宰牛的刀。比喻大材小用。 牛刀小试 牛刀：宰牛的刀；小试：稍微用一下，初显身手。比喻有大本领的人，先在小事情上略展才能。也比喻有能力的人刚开始工作就表现出才 牛鼎烹鸡 用煮一头牛的大锅煮一只鸡。比喻大材小用。 牛鬼蛇神 牛头的鬼，蛇身的神。原形容虚幻怪诞。后比喻社会上形形色色的坏人。 牛骥同皂 皂：牲口槽。牛跟马同槽。比喻不好的人与贤人同处。 牛角挂书 比喻读书勤奋。 牛溲马勃 牛溲：牛尿，一说车前草，利小便；马勃：可治疮。比喻一般人认为无用的东西，在懂得其性能的人手里可成为有用的物品。 牛头不对马嘴 比喻答非所问或两下不相合。 牛头马面 迷信传说中的两个鬼卒，一个头象牛，一个头象马。比喻各种丑恶的人。 牛衣对泣 睡在牛衣里，相对哭泣。形容夫妻共同过着穷困的生活。 庖丁解牛 庖丁：厨工；解：肢解分割。比喻经过反复实践，掌握了事物的客观规律，做事得心应手，运用自如。 蹊田夺牛 蹊：践踏；夺：强取。因牛践踏了田，抢走人家的牛。比喻罪轻罚重。 气冲牛斗 气：气势；牛、斗：即牵牛星和北斗星，指天空。形容怒气冲天或气势很盛。

10. Metaphor for people who act absurdly and cruelly. The phrase "oxen and horses in the dust" describes people who are busy traveling on the road, weary and exhausted. "Ox urine and horse moss" is a metaphor for lowly people or things. "Boiling a chicken in a bull pot" means using a valuable material for trivial purposes. "The bull's head does not match the horse's mouth"比喻 two things that cannot be matched together, usually used to describe a person who answers the wrong question. "Horses sweating in the house" implies a large number of books. "A mud ox entering the sea"比喻 something that is gone forever without a trace. "A scarred ox and a cow"比喻 someone who understands things thoroughly and can do things with ease. "Playing the lute to a cow" implies a lack of understanding of romance. "Digging into the ox's horn"比喻 being stubborn in thought and trapped in a dead end. "A newborn calf is fearless" compares the initial fearlessness of a newborn calf to people entering society who are not afraid of difficulties or evil forces. "Tender love for a calf" describes the love of parents for their children. "The son of a Li"比喻 a father who is evil and a son who is virtuous. "Horses and oxen have nothing to do with each other"比喻 things that have nothing to do with each other. "Cowering like a rat" describes running away in a panic, like a mouse, after being struck. "City fox and temple mouse" refers to a fox on the city wall and a mouse in the temple. It compares a person who relies on power to do evil and is difficult to remove. "An owl's taste for mice"比喻 different tastes. "A bug's wing and a mouse's liver"比喻 something extremely small and worthless. "As timid as a mouse" describes being extremely timid. "Turning around and running away like a rat" describes running away in a panic. "Holding the head like a rat" describes running away in a panic after being struck. "A lonely chick and a decayed mouse" compares a person or thing that is trivial and not worth mentioning. "Official granary mice" refers to evil people who have something to rely on. "A rat crossing the street" refers to a person who is universally disliked. "Like foxes and rats hiding inside" describes hiding like foxes and rats. "Grain God's bees and temple mice" compares people who rely on power to do evil. "As cunning as a ghost and as cunning as a fox" compares a person who is extremely evil. "Digging a room to catch a mouse"比喻 losing a big opportunity for a small gain. "As greedy as a wolf and as thieving as a mouse" describes enemies who are greedy and despicable. "Wolf eyes and mouse eyebrows" describes a fierce appearance. "A rat crossing the street, everyone shouting to beat it" compares something harmful that everyone hates. "Two rats fighting in a hole" compares two hostile parties meeting in a narrow place, only the bold can win. "Raptors catching sparrows and digging for mice" originally refers to the desperate situation of catching sparrows and digging for mice to relieve hunger, later on, it compares to trying every means to raise money. "Cats and mice sleeping together" compares officials who are negligent and protect their subordinates from doing bad things. Also, it compares to the close cooperation between superiors and subordinates. "Eyes like a mouse" describes cunning eyes. "A poor rat biting a weasel" describes a rat with no escape biting a weasel. It compares to being oppressed by others and fighting back even though one is not strong enough. "A dispute between sparrows and mice" refers to disputes caused by violence. "Three snakes and seven mice" compares to many things that are harmful. "City fox and temple mouse" refers to a fox on the city wall and a mouse in the temple. It compares to a person who relies on power to do evil and is difficult to remove. "Ten rats in the same hole" compares to gathering together and catching all at once. "Hesitant at both ends" refers to being hesitant and indecisive between two options. "Rats running away like wolves" describes a situation of running away in a panic. "A narrow chest and a chicken's intestine" compares to a narrow mind, only considering small matters and not considering the overall situation. "A mole's belly and a snail's intestine" compares to having limited aspirations or a narrow mind. "A mouse's liver and a worm's arm" compares to something extremely small and worthless. "A mouse's eyesight is one inch" describes having a short-sighted view and no foresight. "A mouse relies on the temple's prestige" describes a bad person taking advantage of power to欺负 others. "Thieving like a mouse and stealing like a dog" refers to small thefts. "Stealing like a mouse and stealing like a dog" refers to small thefts. "A bad job" compares to a person who is indecisive, like a timid mouse, when coming out of the hole. "Rat, sparrow, and horn" refers to lawsuits caused by violence. "Throwing a dart at a rat and being afraid to break a utensil" compares to doing things with reservations and not daring to do them freely. "The flying squirrel's skill is exhausted" compares to having limited talent. "The main target should be like killing the fly on the bull's back to eliminate Qin, not like eliminating lice to defeat others." It later compares to having a big ambition rather than a small one. "A newborn calf is not afraid of tigers" compares to young people who have few concerns and dare to act. "Ants fighting under the bed" describes being extremely sensitive and exaggeratedly alert. "Wearing a bull and a calf" refers to giving up arms and engaging in agriculture. It later compares to changing careers to agriculture or a bad person reforming. "Playing the lute to a cow" mocks people who do not understand what others are saying. It is used to mock people who do not choose their audience. "As numerous as cow hair" describes an extremely large number. "Returning the horses and oxen" refers to putting the war horses and oxen to pasture. It compares to ending a war and no longer using military force. "Horses and oxen have nothing to do with each other" refers to things that have nothing to do with each other. "Why use a bull's knife to kill a chicken" compares to using a lot of effort for trivial matters. "Buying an old ox from across the mountain" compares to acting rashly without understanding the situation and making a hasty decision. "Returning the horses and oxen" refers to putting the war horses and oxen to pasture. It compares to ending a war and no longer using military force. "Horses sweating in the house" describes a large number of books. "Calling me an ox or a horse" compares to not caring whether others are scolding or praising you. "Would rather be a chicken's mouth than a cow's anus" compares to preferring to be independent in a small situation rather than being controlled in a large situation. "A chicken's body and a cow's following" compares to preferring to be independent in a small situation rather than being controlled in a large situation. "Silk thread and cow hair" describes meticulous work. "Whale sucking and bull drinking" compares to drinking heavily. "The strength of nine bulls and two tigers" compares to a great deal of strength. It is often used in situations where a lot of effort is required to accomplish something. "Nine bulls cannot turn" describes an extremely firm attitude. "One hair from nine bulls" compares to an extremely small amount in a large number, insignificant. "Lifting the tripod and beating the bull" describes being brave and strong, surpassing the ordinary. "An old ox pulling a broken cart" compares to doing things slowly and carelessly, or having low ability. "An old ox licks its calf" compares to parents loving their children. "The horse's collar and the ox's skirt" refers to clothes, the horse and ox wearing human clothes. It compares to people who do not understand etiquette or to animals wearing human clothes. "Selling a sword to buy a bull" refers to giving up arms and engaging in agriculture. It later compares to changing careers to agriculture or a bad person reforming. "A monkey riding a dirt ox" compares to a slow promotion. "Having no idea of the whole cow" describes being proficient in a skill to the point of being able to do things with ease. "A mud ox entering the sea" compares to something that is gone forever. "Would rather be a chicken's mouth than a cow's anus" compares to preferring to be independent in a small situation rather than being controlled in a large situation. "Forcing the cow to drink" compares to forcing someone to comply. "Cutting a chicken with a bull's knife" compares to using a valuable material for trivial purposes. "A bull's knife is a small test" compares to a person with great ability showing their talents in small matters. Also, it compares to a person with ability showing their talents early in their career. "Boiling a chicken in a bull pot" uses a large pot to boil a chicken. It compares to using a valuable material for trivial purposes. "Ghost heads and snake spirits" refers to ghostly creatures with bull heads and snake bodies. It originally described something fantastical and absurd. Later, it compares to all sorts of bad people in society. "Bull and horse in the same trough" compares to bad people and virtuous people being together. "Carrying books on a bull's horn" compares to being diligent in studying. "Ox urine and horse moss" refers to things that are generally considered useless but can become useful in the hands of someone who understands their properties. "The bull's head does not match the horse's mouth" compares to answering the wrong question or not matching. "Bull head and horse face" refers to two ghostly figures in mythology, one with a bull's head and the other with a horse's head. It compares to all sorts of ugly people. "Sleeping in a bull blanket and crying to each other" describes a poor couple living together. "Butcher slicing a cow" compares to having thorough knowledge of a skill and being able to do things with ease. "Trampling on the field and taking the bull" refers to a light punishment for a serious crime. "An angry storm or a strong momentum" describes a sky-high anger or a very strong momentum.

11. 两鼠斗穴：比喻敌对双方在地势险狭的地方相遇，只有勇往直前的才能获胜。或者用来形容交战双方除在狭小的空间里，没有回旋的余地，只能以拼斗决死生的紧迫态势。

11. The fight of two mice in a narrow hole: A metaphor for when two opposing forces meet in a dangerous and narrow place, only those who dare to advance straight ahead can win. It can also be used to describe the intense and desperate situation of two warring parties, who have no room for maneuvering in a small space and can only fight to the death.

12. 牛骥同皂：皂：牲口槽。牛跟马同槽。比喻不好的人与贤人同处。

12. "A cow and a horse in the same manger: Manger: A trough for feeding livestock. A cow and a horse feeding from the same trough. It比喻 refers to bad people being in the same place as virtuous people."

13. 腿短身子大，还要小尾巴。

13. Short legs, big body, and a small tail.

14. 死狗不咬人。

14. A dead dog won't bite anyone.

15. 狗见了叫的不一定都是贼。

15. Not all dogs that bark are thieves.

16. 大猪要囚，小猪要游。

16. The big pig must be confined, while the little pig must be allowed to roam.

17. 兔死狐悲，释义：比喻因同类的死亡而感到悲伤（含贬义）。

17. The death of the rabbit makes the fox weep. Explanation: This idiom比喻 means feeling sad because of the death of a fellow being (has a derogatory connotation).

18. 鼠牙雀角：原指强暴侵凌引起争讼。后泛指诉讼或引起争讼的细微的小事。

18. Mouse tooth and sparrow tail: Originally refers to disputes arising from violent infringement. Later, it is generally used to refer to trivial matters that lead to lawsuits or disputes.

19. 狗在家门口就成了狮子。

19. The dog turns into a lion right at the doorstep.

20. 青暝貓拄著死鳥鼠。

20. The young cat is leaning on a dead bird and mouse.

21. 春蚓秋蛇：像春天的蚯蚓、秋天的蛇一样弯曲不顺畅。比喻书法拙劣，弯曲无状。形容草书笔法神奇多变。

21. Spring worms and autumn snakes: As crooked and unsmooth as the worms in spring and snakes in autumn. This idiom比喻 poor calligraphy that is crooked and lacks form. It describes the magical and varied brushwork of grass script.

22. 牛鼎烹鸡：鼎：古代烹煮食物的器具。用能容得下牛的鼎来煮鸡。比喻大材小用。

22. Cooking Chicken in a牛鼎: 鼎 - an ancient utensil used for cooking food. Using a cauldron large enough to hold a cow to cook chicken. This idiom比喻 - metaphorically refers to using a person or thing of great ability or value in a small or trivial way.

23. 九牛一毛比喻价值极渺小轻微。 九牛二虎喻极大的力量。 牛刀小试形容有才能的人，略显才能。 牛耳之盟古代歃血为盟。 牛衣对泣比喻贫贱夫妇生活困苦的情形。 牛山濯濯(

23. The idiom "九牛一毛" metaphorically refers to something extremely insignificant or trivial. "九牛二虎" signifies a tremendous amount of strength. "牛刀小试" describes a talented person showing a glimpse of their abilities. "牛耳之盟" refers to an ancient blood-oath alliance. "牛衣对泣" metaphorically describes the hardship of a poor and humble couple's life. "牛山濯濯" (the sentence is cut off here, so the translation cannot be completed without the full context).

24. 飼鳥鼠咬布袋。

24. Birds and rats chew on the cloth bag.

25. 爱叫的狗不咬人。

25. A barking dog does not bite.

26. 牛头马面：佛教指地狱中的鬼卒。后比喻各种凶恶的人。

26. Niu Tou Ma Mian: In Buddhism, it refers to the ghost soldiers in hell. Later, it is used as a metaphor for various fierce or evil people.

27. 马到成功，释义：古时打仗，常以“旗开得胜，马到成功”祝愿迅速取得胜利。现在用来形容人一到那里，工作刚开始就取得成就。

27. As soon as the horse arrives, success is achieved. Explanation: In ancient times, during battles, the phrase "flag raised, victory achieved; horse arrives, success achieved" was often used to wish for a swift victory. Now, it is used to describe a person who achieves success as soon as they arrive and begin their work.

28. 人睡卖屋，猪睡长肉。

28. People sleep and sell houses, pigs sleep and gain weight.

29. 猫有九条命；吉人天相。

29. Cats have nine lives; good people are favored by heaven.

30. 虎口拔牙：到老虎嘴里拔牙。比喻做十分危险的事情。

30. Extracting a tooth from the tiger's mouth: To extract a tooth from the mouth of a tiger. It is a metaphor for doing something extremely dangerous.

31. 鳥鼠食油目前光。

31. The bird and mouse are currently eating oil.

32. 狗是百步王，只在门前凶。

32. The dog is the king of one hundred steps, but only fierce in front of the door.

33. 一朝被蛇咬，三年怕井绳。

33. Once bitten by a snake, one fears the well rope for three years.

34. 龙肝凤髓：龙的肝，凤凰的骨髓。比喻珍稀佳肴。也作“龙肝凤胆”。

34. Dragon's liver and phoenix's bone marrow: Refers to the liver of a dragon and the bone marrow of a phoenix. It is a metaphor for a rare and delicious delicacy. It can also be referred to as "dragon's liver and phoenix's gizzard."

35. 比喻行事荒诞凶恶之人。 牛头马面(

35. A metaphor for a person acting absurdly and cruelly. The ox head and horse face (Niutou Mianmian)

36. 龙腾虎跃、画龙点睛、龙飞凤舞、龙凤呈祥、龙吟虎啸、车水马龙、虎踞龙盘、虎虎生风、虎视眈眈、虎入羊群、虎口脱险、狐假虎威、虎背熊腰、龙蛇混杂、笔走龙蛇、佛口蛇心、打草惊蛇、画蛇添足、蛇蝎心肠、杯弓蛇影。

36. Soaring like a dragon, vivid as painting the dragon, dancing like a phoenix, auspiciousness of dragon and phoenix, dragon's roar and tiger's howl, flowing like water, horses galloping, tiger sitting like a dragon, full of vigor, watching with a frown, tiger among sheep, escaping from the tiger's mouth, a fox taking advantage of the tiger's might, a bear's back and a tiger's waist, dragon and snake mixed, writing with a dragon-like style, a Buddha's mouth with a snake's heart, frightening a snake by cutting grass, adding a snake to the drawing of a snake, a venomous snake's heart, and a cup bow reflecting a snake's shadow.

37. 牛刀割鸡：用宰牛的刀来杀鸡。比喻大材小用。

37. Using a cow's knife to kill a chicken: Using a big tool for a small job. A metaphor for employing someone's abilities or resources beyond their actual necessity.

38. 猫儿不在，老鼠成精。

38. When the cat is away, the mice will play.

39. 虎头蛇尾：头大如虎，尾细如蛇。比喻言行不一致，狡诈阴险。比喻做事起初声势浩大，后来劲头全无，有始无终。

39. Half tiger, half snake: The head is as big as a tiger and the tail as thin as a snake. It比喻s a person who is inconsistent in their words and actions, cunning and insidious. It also比喻s a situation where someone starts a task with great fanfare but later loses all momentum, leaving it incomplete and without a finish.