戴官帽子

dàiguānmàozi ㄉㄞˋ ㄍㄨㄢ ㄇㄠˋ ˙ㄗ

    • to become an official
    • to hold office

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Saying俗语俗語

Idiom惯用语 · Widely known

Literally
wear an official's hat
Meaning
To become an official or hold office. Often said casually or with a slightly wry tone.

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