Here is a new married couple. They get on very well together; they dont lead a cat and dog life. She, of course, never makes catty remarks, nor will she fuss like a cat on hot bricks if he goes out when it is raining cats and dogs. She doesnt worry too much; she knows that care killed a cat. She knows the husband is careful what company he keeps. Birds of a feather flock together, he often says to her. Otherwise, hed feel like a fish out of water.

　　Now the author had better stop or you will think I am riding my horse to death.(www.yygrammar.com)

　　Comprehension Questions:

　　Match the Following Chinese Idioms with the English Versions

　　1. 本末倒置 A. look a gift horse in the mouth

　　2. 亡羊补牢 B. birds of a feather flock together

　　3. 物以类聚 C. let sleeping dogs lie

　　4. 一举两得 D. put the cart before the horse

　　5. 吹毛求疵 E. kill two birds with one stone

　　6. 趾高气扬 F. ride the high horse

　　7. 莫惹是非 G. lock the stable door after the horse is stolen

　　8. 害群之马 H. the black horse

　　Key: 1. D 2. G 3. B 4. E 5. A 6. F 7. C 8. H

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