一口吃不成胖子

yī kǒu chī bù chéng pàng zi · yi kou chi bu cheng pang zi

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Meaning

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  1. lit. you cannot get fat with only one mouthful (proverb)
  2. fig. any significant achievement requires time, effort and persistence

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