yào​wǔ​yáng​wēi

brandish power

Senses

耀武扬威/ 耀武揚威 yào​wǔ​yáng​wēi brandish power

idiom · to show off one's military strength or display power to intimidate others

侵略者的军舰在海面上耀武扬威。

耀武扬威/ 耀武揚威 yào​wǔ​yáng​wēi swagger

idiom · to strut around in an arrogant or boastful manner; to bluff or bluster

他仗着父亲的权势,在公司里耀武扬威。

References

No references for this word.