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To use someone's power or influence for personal gain
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To use someone's power or influence for personal gain
Unashamed of one's own actions
Still have dignity or prestige
One should not criticize others when they themselves have flaws
If you're already ugly, why bother looking in the mirror
No matter how you look at it, something is still unattractive
Guide someone through a difficult situation
to have a dual identity
having a reasonable or moderate price
Be prepared to adapt and find opportunities when circumstances change
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to have a narrow escape
to have a good voice
Being wasteful and careless with money
Reunite after a long separation
Things that are fundamentally different cannot be compared
People with the same interests or goals come together
Being content with one's simple life
Be content with one's simple life
to extend or apply to a broader scope
To think of someone who is far away
Even the closest relatives can have very different natures
Take care of small problems to prevent bigger ones
To repay kindness with ingratitude
People with similar characteristics or behaviors tend to gather together
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a sudden and intense outburst of emotion or anger
To be completely honest and straightforward
Someone has a strong backing or support
Sai Gon has many notable landmarks
Even the stronger or more powerful must yield to the weaker
Focusing on multiple tasks at once leads to poor results
Use the right tool for the job
Opportunities arise in times of chaos
A small problem is a sign of a bigger one coming
Two people competing for the same thing
To sift through many things to find something valuable
Being expert in one's own field
Describes a very close relationship
To waste effort on something unproductive
Hard to change a habit
Habits formed over time are hard to change
Weak people unite to oppose stronger ones
To take revenge on someone's family
To exchange something of lower value for something of higher value
Good people can improve bad ones
To lose a small advantage while trying to gain a bigger one
Sharp and insightful
Even with great skill, one can still be surpassed by someone with better luck
Doing something carelessly or half-heartedly
Someone's ancestry is humble or shameful
a guiding book or manual
Each place has its own customs
Respect others' knowledge, but neglect one's own
Having extensive knowledge is not enough to succeed
To turn a bad situation into a good one
Be prepared for unexpected events
Very intimate and close
Very greedy and demanding
Unpredictable or changing circumstances