lài​há​ma​xiǎng​chī​tiān'é​ròu

to punch above one's weight

Senses

癞蛤蟆想吃天鹅肉/ 癩蛤蟆想吃天鵝肉 lài​há​ma​xiǎng​chī​tiān'é​ròu to punch above one's weight

Literally "the toad wants to eat swan meat"; used to describe someone who has goals or desires that are far beyond their reach, especially regarding romance or status.

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