堂而皇之
Chinese
(main) hall; large room and; as well as; but (not); yet (not); (shows causal relation); (shows change of state); (shows contrast)emperor; surname 's; him/her/it; this simp. and trad.
(堂而皇之)堂 而 皇 之
Pronunciation
Idiom
堂而皇之
- open and dignified; just and forceful
- (derogatory) overt and blatant