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on the condition that; supposing that; if

accordingly; otherwise

you

and; also

and yet; but; nevertheless

but; however (Synonyms: 但是, 可是, 不過; Cantonese: 但係)

量力而行

do what one's strength allows

know one's limits; not go overboard; do things within one's reach

不自量力

swept past, flashed by at high speed

treat different matters the same; lump different matters together; stereotype

it depends

vary from person to person; individualized

可望而不可即

unattainable; inaccessible

within sight but beyond reach

it depends

depending on the circumstances [written and colloquial]

until one's dying day

occasionally; often (but not at fixed intervals) | [粵]: 耐不耐, 耐唔中

Whirlpool, a brand name associated with refridgerators and other household appliances.

(stock phrase) looks right, but is actually not

pay lip service; make a promise but not keep it; good words without deeds are rushes and reeds

a verbal promise in fact is not kept

verbally agreeing/ promising but without taking any actions; Good words without deed are rushes and reeds

return in triumph; come back victorious; return with glory

南轅北轍

run in the opposite direction

run counter to; be contrary to; in direct contravention of; go against

深思熟慮

look before you leap; second thoughts are best; don't act rashly

三思而行

think thrice before you act

stop before you overdo sth.; stop once you've reached the limit

metaphysics - outside actual experience

regain; lose and win back; find again

brief encounter; to brush past somebody

to listen but not really hear; turn a deaf ear to

trade places; exchange positions; put oneself in someone else's shoes

the spirit is willing but the will is weak | also 力不從心 or 心餘力絀

meet by chance; have a chance encounter