瘦死的骆驼比马大
“You're still a heavyweight.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
我现在没那么吃香了
“I don't have the pull anymore.”
瘦死的骆驼比马大
“You're still a heavyweight.”
我不是不愿意帮你
“It's not that I won't help.”
“Don't pretend you're powerless—even at your lowest, you have far more clout than ordinary people.”
In Chinese social networks, individuals often downplay their influence to avoid troublesome requests, prompting the requester to cite idioms to acknowledge their enduring prestige.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
a fallen giant is still greater than ordinary people; even in decline, the wealthy or powerful retain significant clout
A common proverb used to dismiss someone's modest claim that they no longer have money, power, or influence.