中英成语俚语800对161：功亏一篑

　　功亏一篑
 

　　give up when near success.

　　look back from the plough.

　　another course would have done it.

　　eg：regrettable to see that you give up when near success.

　　中英俚语俗语来源：尚书·旅英："为山九仞，功亏一篑。"

　　反义词：大功告成 come off with honours

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