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老马恋栈
lǎo​mǎ​liàn​zhàn

clinging to office

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老马恋栈 (老馬戀棧) lǎo​mǎ​liàn​zhàn
clinging to office
literally an old horse attached to its stable; figuratively describing an elderly person who is reluctant to relinquish their post or power.

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