生于忧患死于安乐
Thrive in calamity and perish in soft living ;
(life springs from sorrow and calamity,death comes from ease and pleasure )
船到桥头自然直
You will cross the bridge when you get to it.
雪上加霜
One misfortune after another.
伤口上撒盐
In the wound scatters the salt
(火上加油)
add fuel to the fire; pour oil on the flame