理直气壮

理直气壮 [lǐ zhí qì zhuàng]

1. ■ be in the right and self-confident; A reasonable man is bold and straightforward.; be bold and straight; be courageous with sufficient reason(s); be justified and confident; be self-confident on the strength of one's righteousness; be upright and honest; justly and forceful; in bold and straightforward terms; One is audacious with logical reasons.; righteous indignation; self-confident on the strength of one's being right; Strong reasons make strong actions.; When one is right, his purpose is firm.; (speak) with compelling arguments and confidence; With justice on one's side, one is bold and assured:

理直气壮地回答 reply confidently;

说话理直气壮 speak with great confidence