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lit. Train an army for a thousand days to use it for an hour. (idiom); fig. extensive preparation eventually pays off

养兵千日，用兵一时
yǎng bīng qiān rì，yòng bīng yī shí
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Synonyms
Preparedness averts peril. · to be prepared, just in case (idiom)有备无患yǒu bèi wú huàn(of parents) to bring up children for the purpose of being looked after in old age养儿防老yǎng ér fáng lǎo
Antonyms
Rear a tiger and court disaster. (idiom); fig. if you're too lenient with sb, he will damage you later · to cherish a snake in one's bosom养虎伤身yǎng hǔ shāng shēnRear a tiger and court disaster. (idiom); fig. if you're too lenient with sb, he will damage you later · to cherish a snake in one's bosom养虎遗患yǎng hǔ yí huàn
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