shuǎ​zuǐ​pí​zi

empty talk

  • created sense approved 耍嘴皮子 · shuǎ​zuǐ​pí​zi · empty talk

    耍嘴皮子

    shuǎ​zuǐ​pí​zi

    empty talk

    to talk big or be all talk without following through with action

    我们需要的不是耍嘴皮子的人,而是能干实事的人。

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  • created sense approved 耍嘴皮子 · shuǎ​zuǐ​pí​zi · glibness

    耍嘴皮子

    shuǎ​zuǐ​pí​zi

    glibness

    to talk glibly or smoothly, often using clever words to mask a lack of sincerity

    他是个耍嘴皮子的专家,总能把黑的说成白的。

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