堂而皇之
táng'ér​huáng​zhī

grandiose

  • created sense approved 堂而皇之 · táng'ér​huáng​zhī · grandiose

    堂而皇之

    táng'ér​huáng​zhī

    grandiose

    imposing in style or appearance; magnificent and on a grand scale

    这座建筑盖得堂而皇之，显得非常气派。

    idiom

    created sense

  • created sense approved 堂而皇之 · táng'ér​huáng​zhī · overt

    堂而皇之

    táng'ér​huáng​zhī

    overt

    doing something openly or without concealment, often in a bold or shameless manner

    他堂而皇之地走进了办公室，好像自己就是这里的主人一样。

    idiom

    created sense