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Chinese dictionary
v.dialmake a spectacle (fool) of oneself; lose face
丢人现眼
lose face
Word usage
- Separable word"现" and "眼" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
我可没像他这样现过眼。
I haven’t made a scene like him.
他才喝了两杯就发酒疯，这回可真现了眼。
He became roaring drunk on only two drinks, and this time he really made a fool of himself.