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Losing something but gaining something else in return
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Losing something but gaining something else in return
Only when something is lost do we take action to prevent it
To suffer a loss and then make a foolish decision
Losing something can lead to someone else's gain
No one is concerned when someone else's problem occurs
Losing one thing can lead to losing another
When one person suffers, others may also be affected
Fixing a problem only after it has occurred
Even in difficult situations, there is still hope for recovery
Suspect someone based on their appearance or situation
To lose something and also suffer additional consequences
Harming a relationship initially is worse than gaining favor later
Sacrificing current relationships for future benefits
To lose everything in the process of gaining something
To lose sight of the main issue
Parents' misfortune doesn't affect their children's well-being
The master of the house suffers more than the guest
The host suffers more than the guest
To struggle in vain after a failure
One trouble goes, another comes
Lack enthusiasm or interest
A good parent is hard to find, but a good spouse can be found anywhere
Losing parents is hard to overcome, but marital problems are common
To lose one opportunity and grasp at another
Losing the key person makes the whole project or task difficult
Losing the main part does not mean losing the subsidiary part
To lose something but gain something else in return
Vietnamese phrase; English definition pending editorial review.
Waste money on fake or low-quality items
Suffering a loss to gain something insignificant
Waste money on something useless
What is bought with money will eventually be used up or worn out
If you spend money on something, use it until it's completely worn out
Suffering a greater loss while trying to fix a smaller one
Waste money on useless things
Spend money to get a useless thing
Suffering a loss to learn a lesson
Waste money on useless things
To waste resources on something useless
Waste money on something useless
Suffering a loss to avoid a greater loss
Suffering a loss to avoid a greater loss later
Waste money on something useless
To suffer loss and also feel foolish
To lose something valuable and gain something worthless
Suffering a loss to gain something more valuable
Suffering consequences after taking a risk to avoid a smaller cost
Replace what is lost with something similar
Some people's wealth comes from exploiting others
Some people are naturally unlucky and prone to misfortune
Only take action when a problem occurs
Only when something is lost do precautions get taken
Take action only after a problem occurs
Take action only after a problem has occurred
To completely disappear or be lost
Vietnamese phrase; English definition pending editorial review.
to suffer double losses
To face additional troubles after already experiencing a loss
When you lose something, you must accept the consequences.
Take measurements after losing the fabric