Meaning of the word "if you sit by the river long enough, you will see the body of your enemy float by" in English
What does "if you sit by the river long enough, you will see the body of your enemy float by" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
if you sit by the river long enough, you will see the body of your enemy float by
US /ɪf ju sɪt baɪ ðə ˈrɪvər lɔŋ ɪˈnʌf, ju wɪl si ðə ˈbɑdi əv jʊər ˈɛnəmi floʊt baɪ/
UK /ɪf ju sɪt baɪ ðə ˈrɪvə lɒŋ ɪˈnʌf, ju wɪl siː ðə ˈbɒdi əv jɔːr ˈɛnəmi fləʊt baɪ/
Idiom
a proverb suggesting that if you are patient, your enemies will eventually meet their downfall without you needing to take direct action
Example:
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I don't need to seek revenge; if you sit by the river long enough, you will see the body of your enemy float by.
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He believes in the philosophy that if you sit by the river long enough, you will see the body of your enemy float by.