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谚语, 成语 and 歇后语

Each sovereign keeps a team of his own men.
一朝天子一朝臣 (Yī cháo tiānzǐ yī cháo chén)

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Each law suit is a fire; you can’t avoid its burning flame.
一场官司一场火，人你好汉没处躲 (Yī chǎng guānsi yī chǎng huǒ, rèn nǐ hǎohàn méi chù duǒ)

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Approach heaven with a single stride.
一步登天 (Yī bù dēng tiān)

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Lord Ye’s professed love of dragons turned into his worst fear.
叶公好龙 (Yè gōng hào lóng)

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