八字没一撇 There’s no sign of anything happening yet; nothing has been done so far....

帮倒忙 Be more of a hindrance than a help. Do someone a disservice....

someone or some power that can provide special protection like an umbrella 保护伞...

A 饱眼福 Feast one's eyes on....

不起眼 Not attract attention; not be noticeable; not be attractive....

不认账 Go back on one’s word....

不是滋味 Feel really bad; be upset....

不问青红皂白 Confound right and wrong....

不见得 Not likely....

背包袱 Have a load on one's mind....

不像话 Unreasonable...

不买账 Not buy it....

唱对台戏 Stage a rival show....

吃不了兜着走 Get more than one bargained for....

吃不消 Can’t bear....

吃力不讨好 A thankless task; do a hard but thankless job....

吃香 Be very popular....

长痛不如短痛 It is better to suffer short-term pain so that one will not have to suffer long-term pain....

炒冷饭 Stir-fry leftover rice....

沉住气 Keep control of oneself....