| 释义 |
萧规曹随 | xiāo guī cáo suí | Prime minister Xiao (of West Han dynasty) made plans which were followed by his successor, Prime minister Cao. (literal) • Go on in the same old rut. • Take a leaf out of another’s book. • Follow in the footsteps (tracks). [同义] 依样画葫芦 Play the sedulous ape. [反义] 另起炉灶 Break fresh ground. [源] 扬雄·法言：“萧也规，曹也随。” |