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出风头

Traditional (Taiwan): 出風頭

chūfēngtou ㄔㄨ ㄈㄥ ˙ㄊㄡ

    • to push oneself forward
    • to seek fame
    • to be in the limelight
    • same as 出锋头 chūfēngtou

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Idiom惯用语 · In everyday use

Literally
go out into the wind's head
Meaning
To show off and seek attention; also to show one's talents. Usually mildly critical; like 'steal the limelight'.

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