yáng​méi​tǔ​qì

to feel proud and elated

扬眉吐气 揚眉吐氣 yáng​méi​tǔ​qì
to feel proud and elated
To feel a sense of relief and pride after being freed from long-term oppression or hardship; literally to raise one's eyebrows and exhale a pent-up breath.

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