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Ситуации и Состояния - Бесполезность

Исследуйте английские пословицы, изображающие тщетность, с такими высказываниями, как "после смерти врач" и "судиться с нищим и поймать вошь".

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a dead bee makes no honey
a dead bee makes no honey
[Предложение]

used to emphasize the futility of focusing on something that is no longer productive or beneficial

Нет смысла заниматься тем,  что больше не приносит пользы

Нет смысла заниматься тем, что больше не приносит пользы

Ex: The town tried for years to revive the old factory, but nothing they did brought back business.  Finally, the mayor had to accept that a dead bee makes no honey. 
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after death the doctor

used to express the idea that presenting a solution or seeking assistance after a problem has already been resolved or is too late is futile

Помощь,  пришедшая слишком поздно

Помощь, пришедшая слишком поздно

Ex: When the company's financial problems became too severe to overcome, the CEO called in a financial consultant for advice.  The consultant shook his head and said, "After death the doctor.  If you had come to me sooner, I might have been able to help." 
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after meat, mustard

used to suggest that a helpful or beneficial action or idea has arrived too late to be of use

Полезная мера не помогает,  если принята слишком поздно

Полезная мера не помогает, если принята слишком поздно

Ex: When the company had already lost a major client, the sales team suggested a new strategy.  The CEO replied, "After meat, mustard.  We needed that idea before we lost the client." 
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if it ain't broke, don't fix it
if it ain't broke, don't fix it
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used to imply that unnecessary changes or improvements can sometimes cause more harm than good

Не меняй без необходимости то,  что хорошо работает

Не меняй без необходимости то, что хорошо работает

Ex: When Jack's friend suggested he upgrade his phone to the latest model, Jack replied, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it."  He was happy with his current phone and saw no need to spend money on a new one. 
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sue a beggar and catch a louse
sue a beggar and catch a louse
[Предложение]

used to imply that going after someone who has nothing to offer will only result in gaining something of little to no value in return

Нет смысла преследовать того,  у кого нечего взять

Нет смысла преследовать того, у кого нечего взять

Ex: The wealthy businessman refused to waste time arguing with someone who had no knowledge or authority on the matter, as they say, sue a beggar and catch a louse. 
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why buy (a|the) cow when you can get (the|) milk for free

used to suggest that it is better to take advantage of what's already available than to make unnecessary investments without weighing the costs and benefits

Не плати за то,  что можно получить бесплатно

Не плати за то, что можно получить бесплатно

Ex: When Jane's colleagues suggested she invest in expensive software, Jane replied, "Why buy a cow when you can get milk for free?"  She was able to accomplish the same tasks using free software and saw no need to spend money on the expensive option. 
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it is ill striving against the stream

used to suggest that it is better to work within existing circumstances rather than fighting against something that cannot be changed

Не борись напрасно с тем,  что нельзя изменить

Не борись напрасно с тем, что нельзя изменить

Ex: When Tom's company was struggling to keep up with new competitors, Tom reminded his colleagues that it is ill striving against the stream.  They decided to focus on their existing strengths and find a way to compete effectively within the market. 
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if my aunt had been a man, she would have been my uncle

used to emphasize the importance of accepting reality as it is and focusing on what is possible, rather than dwelling on impossible or unlikely scenarios

Прими реальность и сосредоточься на возможном

Прими реальность и сосредоточься на возможном

Ex: I understand that you're wishing for a different outcome, but as they say, if my aunt had been a man, she would have been my uncle.  Let's focus on what we can control and work toward a solution that is within our reach. 
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it is ill sitting at Rome and striving with the Pope

used to suggest that it is unwise and pointless to challenge someone with greater power or authority

Бросать вызов гораздо более влиятельному человеку обычно бесполезно

Бросать вызов гораздо более влиятельному человеку обычно бесполезно

Ex: The student decided not to argue with the professor over a grade, realizing that it is ill sitting at Rome and striving with the Pope. 
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