正经八百
zhèng​jīng​bā​bǎi

formal

  • created sense approved 正经八百/正經八百 · zhèng​jīng​bā​bǎi · formal

    正经八百 / 正經八百

    zhèng​jīng​bā​bǎi

    formal

    carried out in a proper, legitimate, or official manner

    咱们得正经八百地签个合同，这样对大家都有保障。

    idiom

    created sense

  • created sense approved 正经八百/正經八百 · zhèng​jīng​bā​bǎi · serious

    正经八百 / 正經八百

    zhèng​jīng​bā​bǎi

    serious

    exhibiting a very serious, solemn, or earnest demeanor

    他平时爱开玩笑，今天却正经八百地谈起了理想。

    idiom

    created sense