得寸進(jìn)尺的英文:
[Literal Meaning]
obtain/inch/further/foot
to get an inch but demand a foot

[解釋]
得了一寸,還想再進(jìn)一尺。形容非常貪婪。

[Explanation]
very greedy

[例子]
我們已經(jīng)讓步不再追究你的法律責(zé)任了,你不要得寸進(jìn)尺。

[Example]
We've made compromise and won't sue you. You should not be so greedy.

[英語等價詞]
Give one an inch, and one will take a mile.

參考例句:
  • "If you agree to carry the calf, they'll make you carry the cow"
    得寸進(jìn)尺
  • "Give one an inch, and one will take a mile"
    得寸進(jìn)尺
  • Give him an inch and he will take an ell
    得寸進(jìn)尺
  • You give him an inch and he'll take a mile.
    得寸進(jìn)尺。
  • Give him an inch and he will take a mile;ever greater demands;insatiable
    得寸進(jìn)尺
  • Give him an inch and he’ll take an ell
    得寸進(jìn)尺
  • Give him an inch and he will take a yard.
    得寸進(jìn)尺
  • Give him an inch and he'll take an ell(諺)
    他得寸進(jìn)尺。
  • Give him an inch and he'll take an ell.
    ((諺))得寸進(jìn)尺。
  • Give him an inch and he will take a yard
    【諺】得寸進(jìn)尺。

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