perhaps; maybe

in other words; i.e.

to introduce a logical consequence, summary, or conclusion drawn from previous facts

that's fine; may as well

(not) ever again; (not) any longer

used in a correlated construction to indicate that different options or situations lead to the same result

Vienna, capital of Austria

completely empty or devoid of contents; having nothing inside

archaic, pedantic, or overly formal language

not to reciprocate is against etiquette; it is polite to return a favor or a visit

speaking with a mouth full of archaic literary phrases or spouting the classics in a pedantic manner

Indicates that even a small or insignificant amount is still a gain and is preferable to having nothing at all.

Even a tiny gain or profit is still worth having; every little bit counts.

strangely or oddly enough; used to introduce a surprising or unexpected fact

(Internet slang) to be unfairly targeted or criticized despite not being involved or staying silent

Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky (1821-1881), great Russian novelist, author of Crime and Punishment

moving or acting at an extremely high speed, as if flying

indicates that a topic is better left unsaid or that one should stop talking about it, often due to disappointment or annoyance

The philosophical principle that the desires for food and sex are inherent to human nature (derived from Mencius).

the truth or a situation, however unpleasant, must eventually be faced or revealed; one cannot hide from reality forever

hardly any better than another option; just as bad in comparison

just as bad; not much better

to finally face the consequences of one's actions; to serve one right (often used mockingly)

the words of a person on their deathbed are often sincere and kind

Human life is finite while the pursuit of knowledge is infinite; a famous quote from the Zhuangzi emphasizing the vastness of learning.

to not turn one's head or look back; describing a determined or resolute departure without hesitation

without a second thought

A situation where both success and failure are attributable to the same person or factor, alluding to Han Xin's career being both made and ended by Xiao He.

an expression of helplessness, frustration, or disbelief towards something perceived as ridiculous, absurd, or incomprehensible