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天鹅肉
tiān'é​ròu

swan meat

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  • 癞蛤蟆想吃天鹅肉 lài​há​ma​xiǎng​chī​tiān'é​ròu to punch above one's weight
    Literally "the toad wants to eat swan meat"; used to describe someone who has goals or desires that are far beyond their reach, especially regarding romance or status.