- 拉下水 lāxiàshuǐ involve in wrongdoingto entice or force someone into joining a corrupt or criminal act, or to drag someone into a bad situation.
- 拉下脸 lāxiàliǎn be bluntto not be afraid of hurting someone's feelings or being stern regardless of social ties
- 舍得一身剐,敢把皇帝拉下马 shědeyīshēnguǎ, gǎnbǎhuángdìlāxiàmǎ fearlessnessthe spirit of being willing to risk everything, even death, to challenge authority or achieve a difficult goal