布鼓雷门bù gǔ léi méndisplay one’s skill before an expert; make a fool of oneself by foolish display of one’s skill before an old hand
❍ 你在那位老手面前～，我都替你害臊！ You made a fool of yourself by your foolish display of your skill before that old hand. I feel ashamed for you! 布鼓雷门bù ɡǔ léi mén布鼓：指用布蒙的鼓；雷门：古代浙江会稽的城门名。比喻在高手面前卖弄学问。make a fool of oneself by foolish display, display one’s skill before an expert |