Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Chinese term or phrase:
乘兴而来，败兴而归
English translation:
Set off in high spirits, return in disappoinment; Arrive in high spirits, go home disappointed
Chinese term
乘兴而来，败兴而归
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Proposed translations
China
If not the best. One of the best!!!
Native in: English 
Works in: Chinese to English, English
Set off in high spirits, return in disappoinment; Arrive in high spirits, go home disappointed
i.e. On Saturday the local team set off in high spirits but returned disappointed having lost the match 4-0
or The interviewee arrived in high spirits but returned home disappointed after being refused the position
come with an impulse, then go back disappointedly
Coming aspired becomes going dismayed.
Just for fun.
come in high spirits but return disappointed; set out cheerfully but return disappointed.
Translation, Graphic Design, Copywriting
Native in: Chinese 
Works in: English to Chinese, Chinese to English, English to Korean, and 12 more.
Came with excitement and left with disappointment.
Came with excitement and left with disappointment.
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Twinpens (X)
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It is really nice to see there is one translator can stand out from a group. ;-)
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SunnyShirley
: Sounds neat.
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Thanks! I visited Chongqing once, and kicked myself for not being able to stop by Chengdu.
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Accurate Competitive Efficient
Native in: Chinese
Works in: English to Chinese, Chinese to English
Discussion
I'll wait a little longer to see if we can get something closer.