以下犯上
yǐ​xià​fàn​shàng

to defy one's superiors

  • created sense approved 以下犯上 · yǐ​xià​fàn​shàng · to defy one's superiors — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    以下犯上

    yǐ​xià​fàn​shàng

    to defy one's superiors

    to disrespect or offend those in a higher position, such as elders, bosses, or ranking officers; to revolt against authority

    以下 (literal) → 以下 · yǐ​xià · inferior 犯上 (literal) → 犯上 · fàn​shàng · to offend one's superiors

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