四級英漢互譯中的諺語巧合1

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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.