既然婆婆不敢下手
“Since you don't dare to do it,”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
老婆子倒有些不忍了
“I feel a bit reluctant now.”
既然婆婆不敢下手
“Since you don't dare to do it,”
“If you are too soft-hearted or cowardly to do it, get out of the way and let me.”
In martial arts or historical dramas, showing mercy ('bu ren') is often viewed by adversaries or ambitious figures as a fatal weakness to exploit.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
since / given that
Used to introduce an established premise or accepted fact before presenting a logical next step.
dare not strike / afraid to make a move
Commonly used when someone hesitates to commit an act of violence or take drastic decisive action.