小人得志

siu2 jan4 dak1 zi3

lit. a vile character flourishes (idiom) · fig. an inferior person gets into a position of power, becoming conceited and arrogant

Meanings

  1. lit. a vile character flourishes (idiom)
  2. fig. an inferior person gets into a position of power, becoming conceited and arrogant

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