給臉不要臉
gěi​liǎn​bù​yào​liǎn

to abuse someone's goodwill

  • created sense approved 给脸不要脸/給臉不要臉 · gěi​liǎn​bù​yào​liǎn · to abuse someone's goodwill — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    给脸不要脸 / 給臉不要臉

    gěi​liǎn​bù​yào​liǎn

    to abuse someone's goodwill

    (colloquial) To respond with arrogance or disrespect when shown courtesy; to reject a face-saving offer.

    给脸 (literal) → 给脸/給臉 · gěi​liǎn · to show respect 不要脸 (literal) → 不要脸/不要臉 · bù​yào​liǎn · shameless

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