所以目前为止你占上风
“So for now, you have the upper hand.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“But today, you dared, with Mr. Fan.”
所以 目前为止你 占上风
“So for now, you have the upper hand.”
今天那个我真的是
“Today, I really was”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
Daring to challenge an older figure ('Uncle Fan') carries social risk in hierarchy-conscious Chinese culture, making holding the upper hand a notable victory.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
so far / up to this point
Useful temporal transition phrase in both formal reports and casual discussions.
gain the upper hand / hold the advantage
Standard idiomatic chunk to describe dominating a conflict, debate, or competitive situation.