吃老本

释义

to live off one's past gains or past glory; to live on one's fat; rest on past achievements; to rest on one's laurels

例句

“但她不吃老本，早已有了未來的宏偉計劃。”

Instead of coasting on her success, she already has big plans for the future.

“但她不吃老本，早已有了未来的宏伟计划。”

Instead of coasting on her success, she already has big plans for the future.

“他失業後盡吃老本。”

After he lost his job, he had to use up all his savings.

“他失业后尽吃老本。”

After he lost his job, he had to use up all his savings.

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