the inside defects never fail to express themselves outwardly.とは 意味・読み方・使い方

They were constantly on the alert, so not to be taken by surprise.

One exception would lead to another.

Once we allow an exception, there will be no end to them.

They were constantly on the alert so as not to be taken by surprise.

Outsiders are rarely admitted [allowed in].

give no outward sign of anxiety

The terrain is so steep that you cannot afford a single false step.

Excessive adherence to form can render a work lifeless.

The jettison of waste wasn't always so cautiously handled.

The books arrived in good order.

Things are not always what they seem.

There's a complete lack of organization.

I didn't realize the situation was that [quite so] bad.

No clue has yet been found to clear up the mystery.

Complaining won't get you anywhere.

The situation admits of no delay.

I was desperate and no longer cared what other people would think of me.

No complaints have been received so far.

Seen close-up, things have a way of showing their defects, their innate ugliness.

He was not released from (the) hospital because of his lingering illness.

That silly mistake turned the tables and we lost the game.

No words availed to ease his unhappiness.

There can be no extenuating circumstances for [Nothing can excuse] the cruelties committed by the accused.

It's best to err on the side of prudence.

There is no danger [You needn't worry] that this scheme will fail [go wrong].

Recently I rarely go out and feel that I've been neglecting my social obligations.

The treasure which was never allowed to be taken out of the building is now being shown to the public.

I was given up to my own reflections and was not attentive enough to what was going on around me.

Even Confucius was not free from faults.

I was too anxious about the result to sit still [stand there doing nothing].