抹不开

抹不开 [mò bu kāi]

1. ■ （脸上下不来） feel embarrassed; be put out:

当面说了他两句， 他就抹不开了。 He felt uncomfortable because of being criticized to his face.

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常用词组

1. ■ （不好意思） unable to act impartially for fear of offending sb.; afraid of impairing personal relations:

对领导有意见就提， 有什么抹不开的 If you have complaints about the leader, you should make them and not let personal considerations get in your way.