入乡随俗
Meaning: When in Rome, do as the Romans do.
Language: Chinese
Literally: Enter the village, follow its customs
Category: Daily Life
Origin: A classical Chinese counsel to adapt gracefully to local ways wherever you happen to find yourself.
More idioms — Daily Life
- 등잔 밑이 어둡다 — The answer is overlooked right under your nose.
- Iets met de Franse slag doen — To do it carelessly and half-heartedly.
- Άλλα λόγια ν' αγαπιόμαστε — You're dodging the point or talking nonsense.
- Τρώω πόρτα — To be refused entry or turned down flat.
- At trække det store læs — To do the heavy lifting and carry the work.
- Kibújik a szög a zsákból — The hidden truth comes out.
More Chinese idioms
- 一箭双雕 — To achieve two things with a single act.
- 班门弄斧 — To display feeble skill before a true master.
- 名落孙山 — To fail an examination.
- 雪上加霜 — To make a bad situation even worse.
- 对牛弹琴 — Reasoning with someone who cannot understand.
- 画蛇添足 — To ruin something by adding unnecessary extras.
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