a wise man does not fight when the odds are against him.; a wise man knows when to retreat.; a clever fellow will extricate himself from a disadvantageous position wherever possible
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吃眼前亏: accept a present loss; suffer loss under one's nose
好汉: brave man; true man; hero 短语和例子好汉惜好汉。 heroes are attracted to heroes. 好汉一言, 快马一鞭。 a brave fellow is as good as his words, a swift horse needs no spurring. 不到长城非好汉。 he who doesn't reach the