hèn​tiě​bù​chéng​gāng

disappointed expectations

Senses

恨铁不成钢/ 恨鐵不成鋼 hèn​tiě​bù​chéng​gāng disappointed expectations

idiom · frustrated with someone for failing to meet expectations or reach their potential, often out of a desire for them to succeed

老师看他整天贪玩,真是恨铁不成钢。

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