Corresponding English and Chinese proverbs and phrases(1)
1.After meat, mustard; after death, doctor .
雨后送傘
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.
掛羊頭賣狗肉
Explanation: to offer to give or sell something that is inferior to what you
claim it to be.
1.After meat, mustard; after death, doctor .
雨后送傘
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.
掛羊頭賣狗肉
Explanation: to offer to give or sell something that is inferior to what you
claim it to be.