- 左右开弓 zuǒyòukāigōng shoot arrows from both sidesto be able to shoot arrows with either hand
- 开弓没有回头箭 kāigōngméiyǒuhuítóujiàn once an arrow is shot, there is no turning backOnce you have started something, there is no way to turn back and you must see it through to the end.
- 开弓不放箭 kāigōngbùfàngjiàn all talk and no actionliterally to draw the bow without shooting the arrow; means to bluff or make an empty show of strength
