这个时候和他撕破脸
“I don't think it's wise to fall out”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“Brother, you haven't secured your position in the Ministry of Justice.”
这个 时候和他 撕破脸
“I don't think it's wise to fall out”
合适吗
“with him now.”
“Don't pick an open fight right now; you're not strong enough yet.”
Chinese interpersonal dynamics emphasize maintaining superficial harmony ('mianzi') until one holds sufficient leverage to withstand an open breach.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to openly break relations; to cast aside all polite pretense
Use this idiom when interpersonal or political conflict becomes completely public and irreconcilable.
to gain a firm foothold; to consolidate one's position
Commonly used in workplace or career contexts when securing one's status.