(idiom) the weak cannot win against the strong, literally the arm cannot twist harder than the thigh; also written as [[胳膊扭不过大腿|胳膊扭不過大腿|ge1 bo5 niu3 bu5 guo4 da4 tui3]]

literally 'the elbow turns outward'; used to describe someone who helps or favors outsiders rather than their own family, team, or group

to favor people outside of one's own family or group at the expense of those close to oneself; literally, to turn one's elbow outward

To side with or help outsiders instead of one's own family, friends, or organization; literally means the elbow turns outward

elbow; the joint between the upper and lower arm

the underdog cannot match a superior force, literally the arm cannot twist harder than the thigh

to push or pull up one's sleeves, often to prepare for work, show eagerness, or as a gesture of intimidation