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好酒沉甕底
简 好酒沉瓮底 · 繁 好酒沉甕底Mandarin · pinyin hǎo jiǔ chén wèng dǐ
Meanings
- lit. the best wine is at the bottom of the jug (idiom)
- fig. the best is saved for last
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3–3–2–4–3 · hao3 jiu3 chen2 weng4 di3
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hou2 zau2 cam4 ung3 dai2
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proverb
- The best is saved for last; It ain't over until the fat lady sings.
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