与他翻脸 也打不过他
“and turned against him, I couldn't have beaten him.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
即便我知晓真相
“Even if I knew the truth”
与 他 翻脸 也 打不过 他
“and turned against him, I couldn't have beaten him.”
“I guess he just didn't want to hurt me.”
“There is no point in having an open blowout because he would easily crush me.”
In martial arts and historical drama narratives, recognizing overwhelming power differences dictates strategy, as falling out rashly leads to immediate defeat.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to fall out with someone; to turn against someone
A very common colloquial expression used when a friendly relationship suddenly breaks down into hostility.
cannot defeat; unable to beat in a fight
A standard potential complement construction used to state that victory in a physical fight or contest is impossible.