Candidate expression
一不做，二不休 Meaning
一不做，二不休
Learn the meaning of 一不做，二不休, its pinyin, English explanation, topic links, and related Chinese expressions.
Quick answer: 一不做，二不休 means lit. either don't do it, or don't rest (idiom).
Meaning in English
Lit. either don't do it, or don't rest (idiom)
| Chinese | 一不做，二不休 |
|---|---|
| Pinyin | yi1 bu4 zuo4 , er4 bu4 xiu1 |
| Definitions | lit. either don't do it, or don't rest (idiom); fig. if you do it at all, you may as well go the whole hog; in for a penny, in for a pound |
| Review status | Dictionary seed. Needs source upgrade before becoming a premium proverb or quote page. |
Questions People Ask
What does 一不做，二不休 mean?
一不做，二不休 means lit. either don't do it, or don't rest (idiom).
How do you pronounce 一不做，二不休?
一不做，二不休 is pronounced yi1 bu4 zuo4 er4 bu4 xiu1 in Mandarin pinyin.
Is 一不做，二不休 a Chinese idiom or saying?
一不做，二不休 is stored as a Chinese expression seed from CC-CEDICT and should be reviewed before being treated as a sourced proverb.