A word spoken is past recalling.
一言既出,駟馬難追。
發 音 | Pronounce
yī yán jì chū sz̀ mǎ nán juēi |
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解 釋 | Explanation
(諺語)一句話說出口,就是四匹馬拉的車也追不上。比喻話已說出口,難再收回。【例】大丈夫一言既出,駟馬難追,豈有反悔的道理。 |
英文解釋 | It is impossible to withdraw one’s words or undo their effects once they have been spoken aloud. |
英文造句 | Amy: “I told her I was sorry for what I said. I was only joking, but I should have known better.”
Bob: “It’s going to take more than that to win her back. A word spoken is past recalling.” |