be cocky; get conceited
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to get cocky; to become conceited; to have a swollen head
informalA vivid metaphor where a proud person is likened to an animal raising its tail (e.g., a peacock). Used in informal, often slightly humorous or critical contexts. Typically describes temporary behavior after a small success.
Tā他
gāng刚
dé得
le了
dì第
yī一
míng名
，
kě可
bié别
qiào翘
wěi尾
ba巴
ā啊
。
He just won first place; he shouldn't get cocky.
Qǔ取
dé得
yī一
diǎn点
chéng成
jì绩
jiù就
qiào翘
wěi尾
ba巴
，
nà那
kě可
bù不
xíng行
。
It won't do to get a big head after just a little achievement.
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Lǐng领
dǎo导
tí提
xǐng醒
tā他
，
bù不
yào要
yīn因
wèi为
zhè这
cì次
chéng成
gōng功
jiù就
qiào翘
wěi尾
ba巴
。
The leader reminded him not to get conceited because of this success.