cut a large thong(s) of another man's leather; be free with other's money; be generous at the expense of others; cut thongs of other men's hides; rob Peter to pay Paul
词目 慷他人之慨 发音 kāng tā rén zhī kǎi 释义 利用他人的财物作人情或装饰场面。 英译：be generous at others' expense；liberally give away what belongs to other people 出处 明·凌蒙初《二刻拍案惊奇》第11卷：“满生总是慷他人之慨，落得快活。” 示例 明·李贽《焚书·寒灯小话》：“况慷他人之慨，费别姓之财，于人为不情，于己甚无谓乎？” 你说他们～吗？不然。 ★叶圣陶《老沈的儿子》