可人家诚哥 根本都不吃他那一套
“but Cheng didn't buy into his act at all.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
把孟灵送过去
“to kiss up to Cheng,”
可 人家 诚哥 根本 都 不吃他那一套
“but Cheng didn't buy into his act at all.”
“Once, when Lai San messed up a business deal for the logistics company,”
“He thought he could fool Cheng, but Cheng saw right through his pathetic tricks.”
The phrase '那一套' refers pejoratively to someone's usual schemes, flattery, or posturing, indicating social savvy and discernment.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
not buy someone's tricks; not fall for someone's nonsense
A common colloquial idiom used when someone refuses to be manipulated, flattered, or intimidated.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“No, Cheng. We know we were wrong. We'll go back to tailing”
“Here. Cheng, cheers.”
“This guy Cheng was very capable.”
“Cheng was really trying to help Lai. Help him with what? Where is Lai then?”
“Cheng, why are you leaving? Cheng, don't go.”
“No, Cheng. We happened to pass by a famous barbecue place.”