工欲善其事,必先利其器
English translation: Sharpen the knife before cutting the wood
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peer agreement (net): +1need the best tools for the job Explanation: Have a look here for other suggestions: http://64.233.183.104/search?q=cache:fdB8_RdiDBUJ:www.rainla... |
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use the right tool for the right job Explanation: use the right tool for the right job |
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be well prepared before you get down to the work Explanation: There can be many ways of rendering: A good preparation shall come before an excellent work. / Good tools come before good work. / Sharpen your ax before you chop wood, etc. |
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Sharpen the knife before cutting the wood Explanation: 1.Sharpen the knife before cutting the wood 2.Sharp tools make good work 3.Perfect tools are necessary for perfect jobs 4.Good tools facilitate good work 5.right tool for right job 6.A perfect tool is a must for a superb job 7.Sharpen your tool before tackling a task 8.The state of art depends on the state of your tool 9. A handy tool makes a handy man 10.elaborate tool is precondition to fine processing http://www.rainlane.com/dispbbs.asp?boardID=11&ID=14573&page... -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 2 hrs (2007-10-22 13:02:33 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- http://www.hku.hk/tscofhku/ http://en.gainwell.com/newEbiz1/EbizPortalFG/portal/html/Gen... As the Chinese saying goes: "Sharpen your tool before tackling a task", in order to achieve the objective of scale production and professionalism |
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peer agreement (net): +1good work requires good tools Explanation: 这一说法经常见于广告词，用google能搜出一大堆例句。 |
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