Spitting image Windfall profit Loose-lipped Quitter Prayers to a horse Wolf in sheep's clothing Mere pittance Look forward to Give backchanneling Wash one's hands of Kill two birds with one stone Sick of hearing Count chickens before they hatch Get angry Apple of one's eye Well-connected Work one's fingers to the bone Still waters run deep Perseverance prevails Ups and downs of life
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七転び八起き
Literally 'falling seven times, getting up eight.' It emphasizes the importance of resilience and continuing to try no matter how many times you fail.
Examples in context
人生は七転び八起きだ。
Life is full of ups and downs.
七転び八起きの精神で何度でも挑戦する。
I will keep trying with a spirit of never giving up.
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