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
- 四面楚歌 — Being surrounded by enemies with no hope of escape or support.
- mad as a box of frogs — completely crazy; chaotic and unpredictable.
- paint the town red — to celebrate wildly; to party extensively.
- 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
- 马马虎虎 — So-so; careless and only just passable.
- 拍马屁 — To flatter or suck up to someone.
- 亡羊补牢 — It's not too late to act after a setback to prevent further loss.
- 杯弓蛇影 — To frighten yourself with imaginary fears.
- 胸有成竹 — To have a well-formed plan ready before you begin.
- 井底之蛙 — Someone with a narrow, limited worldview.
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