English translation for "一言既出,驷马难追"
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- A promise cannot be taken back once it is made.A word once out of the mouth cannot be overtaken by swift horses.A word once spoken cannot be overtaken even by a team of four horses.A word spoken is past recalling.One's promise has been given and repentance is now too late.What is said cannot be unsaid.When a word has once been spoken,a team of four horses cannot recall it.
Related Translations:
一言既出驷马难追: a real man never goes back on his wordsa word spoken is past recalling 一言既出: a work ill done must be twice donea year's plan starts with spring
- Example Sentences:
| 1. | We have to keep our promise , a word spoken is past recalling
我们遵守诺言，因为一言既出,驷马难追。 |
- Similar Words：
- "一言不合就动手" English translation, "一言不留" English translation, "一言出" English translation, "一言道破" English translation, "一言既出" English translation, "一言既出驷马难追" English translation, "一言九鼎" English translation, "一言难尽" English translation, "一言丧邦" English translation, "一言堂" English translation
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