"Mill cannot grind with water that is past" nghĩa là gì?

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"Mill cannot grind with water that is past" = Máy xay không thể nghiền thành bột nếu nước đã bị đổ/hết nước -> Câu thành ngữ khuyên rằng phải tận dụng ngay cơ hội trước mắt hay cơ hội hiện tại bạn đang có.

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Friday, Oct. 18, is your last day to take advantage of Lee County Clerk's Operation Green Light program. You know, mill cannot grind with water that is past!

But at the same time I know that the ‘mill cannot grind with water that is past’. The die was cast (giả, y như đóng phim) and Pakistan is a reality. My only endeavour (sự cố gắng, nỗ lực) here is to remind the people of India and Pakistan that we are blood brothers and that blood is thicker than water (một giọt máu đào hơn ao nước lã).

“He’s going to get an opportunity to touch the ball. I think he’s earned that. He’s healthy now. But you’ll also see the other guys we’re taking with us with the ball, too.” If Williams does get a real chance to contribute Saturday, as Malzahn has indicated he will, James believes his nephew will take full advantage. If not, mill cannot grind with water that is past.

Bin Kuan

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