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胳膊擰不過大腿
简 胳膊拧不过大腿 · 繁 胳膊擰不過大腿Mandarin · pinyin gē bo nǐng bu guò dà tuǐ
Meanings
- (idiom) the weak cannot overcome the strong
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1–5–3–5–4–4–3 · ge1 bo5 ning3 bu5 guo4 da4 tui3
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- (idiomatic) No amount of effort can make up for inherent weakness. The weaker cannot contend with the stronger.
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