但你们只有一颗脑袋
“But you only have one life.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“I don't know if you would dare.”
但你们只有 一颗脑袋
“But you only have one life.”
可惜了 没能亲眼看到太史丞恐吓人的样子
“What a pity. I didn't get to see how you threatened him.”
“Keep pushing your luck and you will lose your life.”
In traditional Chinese officialdom, decapitation was the standard punishment for treason or serious disobedience, making references to 'one's head' a common metaphor for life itself.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
only have one head (to lose); only have one life
A vivid historical or dramatic warning used to remind someone that their life is on the line if they misbehave.