狐假虎威

hújiǎhǔwēi ㄏㄨˊ ㄐㄧㄚˇ ㄏㄨˇ ㄨㄟ

    • lit. the fox exploits the tiger's might (idiom) fig. to use powerful connections to intimidate people

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Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms 近义词

Telling them apart

狐假虎威 usually describes someone with no power of their own and is milder. 狗仗人势 is harsher and describes a henchman who has some small power and bullies others.

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