我也就不再追究他了
“I won't hold him accountable”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
但看在为你们解了围的份上
“But since he got you out of trouble”
我也就不再追究他了
“I won't hold him accountable”
“Let's go, let's see the wounded”
“I will let it slide this time as a favor, but don't push your luck.”
Overlooking an error because someone helped out earlier is a classic demonstration of balancing debt and favor in Chinese interpersonal dynamics.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to no longer hold accountable / to drop the matter
Used in professional or formal disputes when an authority decides not to pursue blame or penalties.
taking into account / for the sake of
Commonly paired with this expression to explain the reason for showing leniency or granting a favor.
Marks a change of state or updated decision to stop holding the person responsible.