A good name is sooner lost than won
A good reputation takes a long time to build and a moment to lose.
Mua danh ba vạn, bán danh ba đồng.
Danh tiếng gây dựng thì lâu, đánh mất thì nhanh.
A good name is sooner lost than won
Examples
One rude reply online undid years of loyal service; a good name is sooner lost than won.
Chỉ một câu trả lời thô lỗ trên mạng đã xóa sạch bao năm phục vụ tận tâm; mua danh ba vạn, bán danh ba đồng.
The restaurant is strict about hygiene, because a good name is sooner lost than won.
Nhà hàng giữ vệ sinh rất nghiêm ngặt, vì mua danh ba vạn, bán danh ba đồng.
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