One can study for ten years in obscurity, but as soon as one passes the examination the whole world pays attention.

 
                                Small as it is, the sparrow has all the vital organs.

每日惯用语（55）

A 帮倒忙
Be more of a hindrance than a help. Do someone a disservice.

【发音】bāng dào máng

【释义】指因帮忙不得法，反而给人添麻烦。
            This phrase refers to a person who tries to perform good deeds or to help others but causes more trouble in the process.

【例1】 她替儿子做作业，反而帮了倒忙。
             She did her son a disservice by doing his homework for him.

 【例2】他确实是想帮忙，然而事实上却只是帮倒忙。
           No doubt he means to help, but in fact he just gets in the way.

A man is prone to stumble when walking, and a horse is prone to stumble when galloping.

Those who do not plan for the future will find trouble on their doorstep.