- 放下包袱 fàngxiabāofu unburdento lay down a heavy burden
- 放下屠刀,立地成佛 fàngxiàtúdāo, lìdìchéngfó repentto turn over a new leaf and be absolved of one's crimes; instant rehabilitation
- 放下身段 fàngxiàshēnduàn humble oneselfto get off one's high horse; to dispense with posturing (and adopt a more humble or empathetic attitude)
- 端起碗吃肉,放下筷子骂娘 duānqǐwǎnchīròu, fàngxiàkuàizimàniáng ungratefulTo complain or be critical despite enjoying privileges or benefits; to show lack of gratitude for what one has been given.