闭门羹
bì​mén​gēng

denial of entry

  • created sense approved 闭门羹/閉門羹 · bì​mén​gēng · denial of entry — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    闭门羹 / 閉門羹

    bì​mén​gēng

    denial of entry

    (metaphorical) a cold rebuff or refusal of entry; a situation where a visitor is not welcomed by the host or the host happens to be out when the guest arrives

    闭门 (literal) → 闭门/閉門 · bì​mén · to close the door 羹 (literal) → 羹 · gēng · thick soup

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