The condition is exposed and the strength exhausted.

The condition is exposed and the strength exhausted.

It means that the military situation has been understood by the enemy and is at a disadvantage. [source] biography of Huaiyin marquis in historical records: "today's generals want to hold soldiers who are tired of fighting. They want to fight for a long time under the strong city of Yan. They can't pull out their strength. When they meet the situation, they are exhausted. But the weak Yan won't accept it. They will leave the country to strengthen themselves."

Idiom explanation

Love: true feelings; see: through "now", exposed; potential: situation; Qu: flexion.

Idioms and allusions

[source] biography of Huaiyin marquis in historical records: "today's generals want to hold soldiers who are tired of fighting. They want to fight for a long time under the strong city of Yan. They can't pull out their strength. When they meet the situation, they are exhausted. But the weak Yan won't accept it. They will leave the country to strengthen themselves."