鞍前马后 (ān qián mǎ hòu) — to be at someone's beck and call; to serve devotedly (often with a connotation of obsequiousness)
Definition
An idiom meaning to follow and serve someone devotedly, like an attendant running before the saddle and behind the horse. Often carries a slightly negative tone, suggesting flattery or toadying rather than pure loyalty.
idiom
to be at someone's beck and callto serve devotedly (often with a connotation of obsequiousness)
Examples
- ，鞍前马后。Tā wèi le shēng zhí, zhěng tiān gěi lǎo bǎn ān qián mǎ hòu dì zuò shì.He works for the boss at his beck and call all day to get a promotion.
- 鞍前马后，。Tā shēn biān yǒu jǐ gè ān qián mǎ hòu de zhù shǒu, shén me shì dōu bú yòng zì jǐ dòng shǒu.She has several assistants at her beck and call, so she doesn't have to do anything herself.
- ，鞍前马后。Tā suī rán zhí wèi bù gāo, dàn zǒng shì ān qián mǎ hòu dì cì hou zhe lǐng dǎo.Although his position is not high, he always serves the leaders devotedly.
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