to distinguish valuable things from worthless ones
区分有价值和无价值的东西 (qufen you jiazhi de dongxi yu wu jiazhi de dongxi)
"It’s time to separate the wheat from the chaff in this project."
"现在是时候在这个项目中将麦子和糠分开了。" (Xianzai shi shihou zai zhege xiangmu zhong jiang maizi he kang fenkai le.)
to remain calm and not get too emotional
to stay positive and hopeful in a difficult situation
the path or actions that lead to achievement
you can start fresh again tomorrow
To ask someone knowledgeable for information or advice.
to avoid talking about the main topic