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Don't confront a powerful enemy on their own turf
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Don't confront a powerful enemy on their own turf
Don't attack a powerful enemy in their strong position
Don't confront a powerful enemy on their own turf
Avoid unjustified violence and betrayal
Good things come from unexpected places
A small incident can lead to big consequences
When there's a loud thunder, no rain comes, but when it's a low rumble, rain is likely
Take advantage of an opportunity when it arises
Do not rejoice or worry excessively over minor successes or failures
Something will happen or change soon
Unexpected events can still happen without prior signs
A person with no skills will end up with a lowly job
Some opportunities should be seized immediately
Be prepared to adapt quickly to changing situations
Lightning in the west indicates drought, lightning in the east indicates rain
To pretend to be strong to intimidate others
When one thing happens, another follows immediately
A small amount of something can still be valuable
A place with abundant resources is never poor
To change frequently or unpredictably
Many things happen simultaneously
A sudden and brief moment of courage
Unexpected troubles or problems occur one after another
Even a short period of suffering can be unbearable
Unexpected and extreme events occur
Distant tasks are done quickly, but nearby tasks are done slowly
Trying to do something impossible
to hastily take advantage of an opportunity
A small change can lead to big consequences
Good things come after difficulties
Lightning flashes indicate impending rain
Lightning in the east means rain is coming, but lightning in the west means the rain has passed
A sign or warning indicates something will happen soon
Do two things at the same time
Punishing the wrong person for someone else's mistake
Prepare for a problem before it happens
To do two things at once
Punishing the wrong person for someone else's mistake
A small sign can indicate a much larger problem
Only take action when a problem arises
To prepare everything in advance for someone's arrival or opportunity
Wait for something in vain
Wait until the situation becomes more serious
Wait for the right moment to act
To wait anxiously for something
To wait anxiously and eagerly
To act only when the situation becomes urgent
Take advantage of a chaotic situation to achieve one's goals
Wait for opportunities to come easily
Wait for the right moment to counterattack or take revenge
Wait for an opportunity that may never come
Waiting for the best opportunity may cause you to miss the present one
Wait for the right moment to take action
Wait until it's too late
Wait for an opportunity to retaliate
Wait until it's too late
To take preventive measures too late
To wait for trouble to happen before taking action
Trouble comes before you are prepared for it
Wait anxiously for something