關公面前耍大刀
See also: 关公面前耍大刀
Chinese
Lord Guan; Guan Yu; public relations | in front of one's face; in front; the present time | play with; to juggle | large broadsword | ||
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trad. (關公面前耍大刀) | 關公 | 面前 | 耍 | 大刀 | |
simp. (关公面前耍大刀) | 关公 | 面前 | 耍 | 大刀 |
Etymology
Literally: to wield a broadsword in the presence of the Lord Guan
Pronunciation
Idiom
關公面前耍大刀
- to show off in front of an expert
Synonyms
- 班門弄斧/班门弄斧 (bānménnòngfǔ)