吃那一套

吃那一套

Literally means:

to eat that one

Actually means:

yield to one's special way of doing things

那一套 refers to one's intention, old tricks or special way of doing things.

This phrase means that someone yields to other's control or manipulation, and acts according to other's will or style. Often used in a negative form.

那一套，代表具体的意愿或办法。

吃那一套，听从别人的控制或摆布，按照别人的意愿或办法行事。常用否定的形式。