露一手 (lòu yī shǒu) — to show off one's skills; to demonstrate one's talent
Definition
A colloquial idiom meaning to display one's skills, like 'show what you've got'. Often used to urge someone to perform or demonstrate their ability in a relaxed, playful context.
verb
to show off one's skillsto demonstrate one's talent
Examples
- 露一手，。Gāi nǐ lòu yī shǒu le, bié jǐn zhāng.It's your turn to show off your skills — don't be nervous.
- ，。Tā zuó tiān zài miàn shì zhōng lù le yì shǒu, lǎo bǎn hěn mǎn yì.She showed off her skills in the interview yesterday, and the boss was very pleased.
- 露一手，。Tā měi cì biǎo yǎn dōu yào lòu yī shǒu, guān zhòng dōu hěn xǐ huan.Every time he performs, he has to show off his skills, and the audience loves it.
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