niú​dāo​xiǎo​shì

to show a bit of one's talent

Senses

牛刀小试/ 牛刀小試 niú​dāo​xiǎo​shì to show a bit of one's talent

A first small demonstration of the impressive skills of a person with great talent; originally referred to using a large cleaver to perform a minor task

References

synonym 牛刀小试/牛刀小試 大显身手/大顯身手
antonym 大显身手/大顯身手 牛刀小试/牛刀小試
same_as 小试牛刀/小試牛刀 牛刀小试/牛刀小試