你步步为营 好不容易全身而退
“You played it safe at every turn. You finally got away clean.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
这样就能知道案件每一步进展 提前找好替死鬼
“so you could track every step of the case and line up scapegoats in advance.”
你 步步为营 好不容易 全身而退
“You played it safe at every turn. You finally got away clean.”
为什么要铤而走险呢？
“So why risk it now?”
“You are too smart to make a silly mistake like this, so what forced your hand?”
Chinese narrative discourse frequently evaluates criminal or political actions through strategic idioms (chengyu), highlighting admiration for tactical acumen even in opponents.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
move cautiously / proceed step by step
A chengyu originally from military strategy, used figuratively to describe someone who acts with extreme caution and foresight.
with great difficulty / after immense effort
Used before a predicate to emphasize how hard someone worked to achieve a certain outcome.
escape unscathed / withdraw cleanly
An idiom referring to extracting oneself from danger, trouble, or a complex situation completely unharmed.
