- 打肿脸充胖子 dǎzhǒngliǎnchōngpàngzi keep up appearancesTo seek to impress by feigning more than one's abilities or means.
- 一口吃个胖子 yīkǒuchīgepàngzi expect instant successTo try to achieve one's goal in the shortest time possible or expect immediate results from a single effort; to be overambitious or impatient for success.
- 一口吃不成胖子 yīkǒuchībùchéngpàngzi gradual progresssignificant achievement requires time, effort and persistence; one cannot expect instant success