为所欲为 (wéi suǒ yù wéi) — to do as one pleases (with negative connotation); to act without restraint
Definition
A negative idiom meaning to do whatever one wants, unchecked. Used almost always in warnings or criticism (often paired with 不允许, 不能, or 不可) to condemn acting without restraint.
idiom
to do as one pleases (with negative connotation)to act without restraint
Examples
- ，为所欲为。Tā zhàng zhe jiā lǐ de guān xì, zài dān wèi lǐ wéi suǒ yù wéi.He relies on family connections and does whatever he wants at work.
- 为所欲为。Fǎ lǜ bù yǔn xǔ rèn hé rén wéi suǒ yù wéi.The law does not allow anyone to act with impunity.
- ，为所欲为。Zhè ge lǐng dǎo zhuān hèng bá hù, wéi suǒ yù wéi guàn le.This boss is arrogant and tyrannical, used to doing whatever he wants.
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