Push one's luck 得寸进尺
人有时候不懂得察言观色,吃了一点甜头还不知节制,若是你遇到这种"得寸进尺"push one's luck的人,就可以送他这这句话Don't push your luck."你别得寸进尺了".给他来点小小的警告,以免对方乐极生悲.
A:I will be in charge of this company in 3 years. 我会在3年内掌管这家公司.
B:Don't push your luck. If the boss hears you say that, you'll be without a job.你别得寸进尺.要是老板听到你说的话,你连工作都会没有.