lit. one move is not as good as standing still, meaning not to take action until one can clarify if any moves are of any value

just like

just like always

Like always

as expected

As always

worse and worse; each one is worse than the last one [written and colloquial]

penniless

not as good as

no matter how

that's all; that's it; nothing more than this

come to this point

but if

wish it to be so

for example

rather than

recite fluently without thinking

if

it is better to do what you are familiar with rather than something unknown, it is better to work in a familiar environment than a new working environment

For example;such as…

a crushing defeat

irresistible

so that's it; I see

wishing one good fortune as one desires (used in greetings especially during Chinese New Year) [written and colloquial]

to describe two people in the same industry are always like two countries in rivalry

Sandra Ng, name of an actress

pocket is as empty as if it has been washed, which means there is no money at all in the pocket

Therefore

piling up like a mountain

don't rock the boat, don't create troubles