- 伏低做小 fúdīzuòxiǎo to humble oneselfto act in a humble or submissive manner; to be subservient or low-voiced
- 做小伏低 zuòxiǎofúdī to stoop to compromiseto be humble and submissive; to act in a lowly manner or apologize to keep the peace; to swallow one's pride to reach a compromise
- 做小抄 zuòxiǎochāo to make a cheat sheetto prepare a crib sheet for an exam; to cheat by copying