适可而止

适可而止 [shì kě ér zhǐ]

1. ■ not overdo sth.; A little wind kindles, much puts out the fire.; be satisfied with what is proper; Enough is as good as a feast.; Enough is enough.; leave it at that; Let it go at that.; keep from a steep undertaking; know how far to go; know when to stop; know where to stop and what to be content with; not to overdo a thing; play it just right; stop before going too far; Stop where [when] you reach the limit.; There's a limit.:

我并不介意有趣、健康的玩笑， 但要适可而止。 I don't mind good, clean fun, but enough is enough.

不过以后喝酒要适可而止， 喝多了容易误事! But you must be more moderate in your drinking. Too much wine can easily lead to serious trouble!