to ignore a situation, topic, issue, etc. so as not to cause troubles or difficulties

别惹麻烦, 不要翻旧账
to simultaneously support two opposing parties, particularly to increase one's gain

两头下注, 两边都讨好
to take action in order to prevent a probable failure or defeat

挽救局面, 救场
used when there is good reasoning behind one's seemingly strange or crazy behavior

自有他的道理, 看似疯狂,其实有安排
to be specially careful, gentle, or considerate when dealing with someone or something

小心翼翼地对待, 格外谨慎地处理
to make good use of the things that are at one's disposal so as to succeed or gain something

把牌打好, 善用手里的机会
to be wise enough to avoid certain behaviors or thoughts

明白不该那样做, 有分寸不去做
to try to achieve the best outcome possible when dealing with a difficult or bad situation

尽量把坏事办好, 坏局面里争取最好结果
to choose a cautious course of action in a situation where there is uncertainty or potential risk

稳妥起见, 选择更保险的做法
used to tell someone to avoid trouble as much as possible

别自找麻烦, 能避开麻烦就避开
to follow the accepted or correct path toward reaching one's goal or desired outcome

走正规渠道, 按正常程序办