賣弄口舌
mài​nong​kǒu​shé

to show off one's eloquence

  • created sense approved 卖弄口舌/賣弄口舌 · mài​nong​kǒu​shé · to show off one's eloquence — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    卖弄口舌 / 賣弄口舌

    mài​nong​kǒu​shé

    to show off one's eloquence

    to show off one's eloquence; to chatter or make sensational statements; to use clever talk to impress others or to cause trouble

    卖弄 (literal) → 卖弄/賣弄 · mài​nong · to show off 口舌 (literal) → 口舌 · kǒu​shé · words

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