Meanings

division (distribution) of roles

bandwidth allocation

the "thirty-percent autonomy" of local governments

discount rate

to stop an inside seam rolling about

"winner" of a meal paid for by dutch treat (i.e. the person who eats the most)

"loser" of a meal paid for by dutch treat (i.e. the person who eats the least)

to be worth it

unprofitable

unexpectedly

to be put at a disadvantage

for one's age

considering he (she) is ... year's old

role-playing

upper-arm force out

discount

sales rebate

shelving allocation

call-waiting (phone option)

drop below par