履霜堅氷
Reading: りそうけんぴょう
Meaning: being prepared for greater difficulties to come
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Frase de Exemplo
From experience, we should be prepared for greater difficulties ahead.
Notas de Uso
Literally means 'when frost appears, solid ice will follow.' Used metaphorically to warn that small signs of trouble predict bigger problems ahead.
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