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English translation for "明枪易躲,暗箭难防"

It is easy to dodge an open spear thrust,but difficult to guard against an arrow in the dark.It is easy to parry a spear-thrust in the open,but hard to evade an arrow shot in the dark.It is easy to dodge a spear in the open,but hard to guard against an arrow shot from a hidden place.A visible spear is easily withstood,but an unseen arrow is hard to guard against.A spear openly discharged at you is easy to avoid,but it is difficult to guard against such as are discharged in secret.Better an open enemy than a false friend.

Related Translations:
暗箭:  (暗中放箭, 暗中陷害人的行为) an arrow shot from hiding; a stab in the back; attack by a hidden enemy; secret activities designed to hurt sb.; a sneak attack
躲躲猫:  peekaboo
躲坑:  hidden-dip
躲猫:  peek-a-boo
躲灯:  away from lanterns
躲不过:  do bu guounavoidable
躲过:  delay deny dislike enjoy escapeevade
躲在背后:  shelter oneself behind
躲了初一躲不了十五:  one may get off today but not tomorrow
Similar Words:
"明堑, 明挖" English translation, "明堑;明开挖;揭露剖面" English translation, "明枪暗箭" English translation, "明枪交战" English translation, "明枪易躲" English translation, "明枪易躲,暗箭难防" English translation, "明抢易躲 暗剑难防" English translation, "明桥面, 无碴桥面" English translation, "明乔" English translation, "明乔蒂" English translation