不能奈何他半分
“to move against him.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
知道我们没有证据
“knowing we lack the evidence”
不能 奈何他半分
“to move against him.”
是啊
“Indeed.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
The phrasing '奈何' carries a classical flavor conveying existential or situational powerlessness against an untouchable opponent.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
cannot do anything to [someone]; unable to touch or hold accountable
A semi-formal construction used to express complete powerlessness against someone.
half a point; in the slightest
Used after negative constructions to emphasize zero progress or complete lack of effect.