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臥虎藏龍

Meaning: Hidden talented individuals waiting quietly for their moment to shine.

Language: Chinese

Literally: Crouching tiger hidden dragon

Category: The Absurd

Origin: Chinese martial arts philosophy about concealed masters of great skill.

More idioms — The Absurd

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  • Quand les poules auront des dents — Never — it describes something that will simply never happen.
  • No hay tu tía — There's no way around it; nothing can be done.
  • Avere gli occhi foderati di prosciutto — To be unable to see what is right in front of you.

More Chinese idioms

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  • 井底之蛙 — Someone with a narrow, limited worldview.

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