旁若无人 (páng rě) — (idiom) to act as if no one else is present; to be arrogantly self-absorbed
Definition
Idiom for acting as if no one else exists — arrogantly self-absorbed, ignoring others' presence or feelings. A stronger, more literary image than everyday words like 目中无人.
idiom
to act as if no one else is presentto be arrogantly self-absorbed
Examples
- 旁若无人，。Tā shuō huà shí páng rě, gēn běn bù kǎo lǜ bié rén de gǎn shòu.When he speaks, he acts as if no one else is present, completely disregarding others' feelings.
- 旁若无人。Nà ge míng xīng zài gōng gòng chǎng hé páng rě de yàng zi ràng fěn sī hěn shī wàng.That celebrity's arrogant demeanor in public disappointed the fans.
- 旁若无人，。Tā páng rě dì zǒu jìn huì yì shì, lián mén dōu méi qiāo.He walked into the meeting room as if no one were there, without even knocking.
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