VisualLang

Strategy & Tactic

20 Words

10m

1.
persuasion is better than force
content.sentence

In relationships and negotiations, it's important to remember that persuasion is better than force.

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2.
it takes a thief to catch a thief
content.sentence

Joe realized the truth behind the wise words when the police hired a former hacker to uncover who had been stealing company secrets.It takes a thief to catch a thief indeed.

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3.
cross the stream where it is shallowest
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For our first entrepreneurial venture, we decided to cross the stream where it is shallowest by starting small and local rather than taking on a massive nationwide project initially.

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4.
a (clever|talented) hawk hides its claws
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In negotiations, a clever hawk hides its claws, which is why it's important to be strategic and hold back some of your bargaining chips until the right moment.

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5.
a fool shows his annoyance at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult
content.sentence

The young executive knew that a fool shows his annoyance at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult, so he decided to take a deep breath and respond to the feedback in a constructive way.

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6.
the first blow is half the battle
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The experienced debater knew that the first blow is half the battle, so she prepared a strong opening argument to make a powerful first impression on the audience.

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7.
if you cannot beat them, (you might as well|) join them
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After several unsuccessful attempts to start my own business, I decided that if you cannot beat them, join them and accepted a job offer from a successful startup.

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8.
nothing must be done hastily but killing of fleas
content.sentence

The experienced mechanic knew that nothing must be done hastily but killing of fleas, so he took his time to carefully diagnose and fix the problem with the engine.

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9.
old poacher makes the best gamekeeper
content.sentence

The successful entrepreneur knew that an old poacher makes the best gamekeeper, so he hired a former hacker to help secure his company's online systems.

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10.
send the helve after the hatchet
content.sentence

The young entrepreneur realized that she had made a mistake in her business plan and had to send the helve after the hatchet and make adjustments quickly in order to keep her business on track.

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11.
you cannot catch old birds with chaff
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The seasoned politician scoffed at the young upstart's superficial promises, muttering that you cannot catch old birds with chaff, as he knew from experience that voters were not easily swayed by empty rhetoric.

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12.
it is good to make a bridge of gold to a flying enemy
content.sentence

In business, it is often better to give in to a competitor's demands than to risk a costly and protracted battle.As they say, it is better to make a bridge of gold to a flying enemy.

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13.
a soft answer turns away wrath
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In customer service, responding to angry customers in a calm manner can help to resolve the issue more effectively.A soft answer turns away wrath, as the saying goes.

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14.
{not} cast a clout (until|till) May (be|is) out
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The hiker was tempted to leave her warm jacket behind on a sunny April day, but remembered the proverb do not cast a clout until May be out and decided to keep it with her just in case the weather changed.

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15.
waste not, want not
content.sentence

My grandmother always said 'waste not, want not,' which is why she never threw away any food.

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16.
hope for the best, (and|) prepare for the worst
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The couple who was planning an outdoor wedding hoped for beautiful weather, but also rented a tent and prepared backup indoor options, as they believed in the saying hope for the best, prepare for the worst.

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17.
the customer is always right
content.sentence

While it may be frustrating to deal with difficult customers, it's important to keep in mind that the customer is always right and try to find a solution that satisfies them.

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18.
keep your friends close and your enemies closer
content.sentence

The business owner who was worried about a competitor stealing their ideas decided to partner with them on a project and monitor their actions, as the saying goes, keep your friends close and your enemies closer.

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19.
say well or be still
content.sentence

The parent who was angry at their child's teacher decided to take a few deep breaths and calm down before responding, remembering that one should say well or be still.

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20.
the second mouse gets the cheese
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I'm not in a hurry to invest in that new company yet.I'm going to wait and watch to see how it goes.You know what they say: the second mouse gets the cheese.

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