yáng​méi​tǔ​qì

to feel proud and elated

Senses

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.

References

variant 扬眉吐气/揚眉吐氣 吐气扬眉/吐氣揚眉
see 吐气/吐氣 扬眉吐气/揚眉吐氣
variant 吐气扬眉/吐氣揚眉 扬眉吐气/揚眉吐氣