身不由己 shēn bù yóu jǐ
Not free to act as you wish; forced by circumstances or by other people. Used to explain, often with regret, that you had no real choice.
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生老病死 shēng lǎo bìng sǐ
Birth, ageing, illness and death: the stages of life that nobody can avoid. Used when speaking calmly or philosophically about mortality; originally a Buddhist term.
随机应变 suí jī yìng biàn
To adapt quickly to whatever happens instead of sticking to a fixed plan. Used as advice, or as praise for people who think on their feet.
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