Do you think I'll depart from my correct stand just for a mess of pottage? No, never.
难道你认为我会因为一点点利益就改变我的立场吗？不，永远不会。
This is where the Idiom Mess of Pottage comes from.
这是“因小失大”这个成语的来源。
It was said that by joining the Common Market Britain would be giving away her national rights and advantages for a mess of pottage.
据说英国参加共同市场是为了一碗红豆汤而损害国家的利益。
Eg:There are many, many people who are willing to sell their intelligence for a mess of pottage.
许多人都为了暂时的利益而出卖他们的智慧。
Eg:There are many, many people who are willing to sell their intelligence for a mess of pottage.
许多人都为了暂时的利益而出卖他们的智慧。
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