"separate the men from the boys" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 真正考验强者
• 区分强者和弱者

Definition

这是一个习语，意思是在困难时刻能真正看出谁有能力、谁没有能力。通常用于考验揭示出真正高手的时候。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

这是个非正式表达，多用在体育、商界或有竞争的情景。强调在关键时刻谁能脱颖而出。不是字面意思，不要用于真实儿童场景。

Examples

This hard exam will separate the men from the boys.

这场难考会**真正考验强者**。

The coach said the championship would separate the men from the boys.

教练说锦标赛会**区分强者和弱者**。

Working in the storm will separate the men from the boys.

风暴中工作会**真正考验强者**。

It’s easy in practice, but the real game will separate the men from the boys.

练习时简单，但实战才会**考验强者**。

When things get tough, it really separates the men from the boys.

事情变艰难时，才能**真正考验强者**。

Launching a startup will quickly separate the men from the boys in this industry.

在这个行业，创业能很快**区分强者和弱者**。