- 八仙过海 —— 各显神通：Eight immortals crossing the sea — each one showing their special prowess （ 也可意译为：The eight immortals crossed the sea, each demonstrating their unique abilities. ）
- 泥菩萨过江 —— 自身难保：The clay idol fording the river — hardly able to save itself （也可意译为：A clay bodhisattva crossing a river is in no position to help others. ）
- 芝麻开花 —— 节节高：Sesame stalks putting forth flowers — rising joint by joint, or higher and higher with each passing day （也可意译为：Like sesame plants that flower and bear fruit, one rises steadily in life. ）
- 打破砂锅 —— 问到底：Break the earthenware pot — get to the bottom of things （也可意译为：Get to the bottom of something no matter how much trouble it takes. ）
- 猫哭耗子 —— 假慈悲：The cat weeping over the mouse — showing false sympathy （也可意译为：A cat crying over a mouse is being hypocritically compassionate. ）
- 竹篮打水 —— 一场空：Draw water with a bamboo basket — all in vain （也可意译为：Trying to draw water with a bamboo basket will end in failure. ）
填写歇后语英语时，有的是直接翻译字面意思，有的则是将其蕴含的意义用英文表达出来。如果要将歇后语的英语表达得更准确和生动，还需要多积累和练习，同时了解中西方文化的差异，以便更好地理解和翻译歇后语。如果你还需要更多歇后语的英语表达，可以继续向我提问。
