to be smug; self-satisfied; complacent
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesidiom
to be very pleased with oneself; to be smug; self-satisfied
derogatoryUsed to describe someone who shows excessive satisfaction with their own achievements or abilities, often implying arrogance or lack of self-awareness.
Tā他
yīn因
wéi为
qǔ取
dé得
le了
yī一
diǎn点
chéng成
jì绩
jiù就
zì自
míng鸣
dé得
yì意
。
He became smug after achieving just a little success.
Bú不
yào要
yīn因
wéi为
xiǎo小
xiǎo小
de的
chéng成
gōng功
jiù就
zì自
míng鸣
dé得
yì意
。
Don't be complacent about minor achievements.
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Tā他
nà那
fù副
zì自
míng鸣
dé得
yì意
de的
yàng样
zi子
zhēn真
ràng让
rén人
tǎo讨
yàn厌
。
His self-satisfied attitude is really annoying.