Common Phrases, Slang and Expressions
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English: A gossip betrays a confidence, so avoid a man who talks too much
Chinese (Mandarin): 到处搬弄是非的，泄露秘密；好说闲言的，不可与他结交。
English: A foolish son is his father's ruin, and a quarrelsome wife is like a constant dripping
Chinese (Mandarin): 愚昧的儿子是父亲的祸患，吵闹的妻子好像雨水不停地滴漏。
English: A time for everything
Chinese (Mandarin): 万事都有定期
English: Be there or be square
Chinese (Mandarin): 不见不散
English: So far
Arabic: حتى الأن
Ido: Apakah kamu berbuat apa-apa hari Sabtu?
Thai: คุณทำอะไรบ้างในวันเสาร์นี้
Tamil: Enna panra?
English: What are you doing? (without respect - for younger than himself)
Tamil: Enna panrenga?
English: What are you doing? (with respect - for elders)
Tamil: Nalla irukengala?
English: Are you fine?
Swedish: Tjena
Turkish: Selam