Definition
This is a four-character idiom (成语) meaning someone is extremely arrogant and looks down on everyone and everything. Literally 'eye-empty-everything', it describes a person who thinks they are above everyone else. It is usually used as a predicate and carries a strong negative connotation.
f.e.
arrogant and superciliouslooking down on everyone
Examples
- 目空一切，。Tā zìcóng shēngzhí yǐhòu jiù biàn de mù kōng yī qiè, lián lǎo péngyou dōu bù lǐ le.Since his promotion, he has become arrogant and ignores even old friends.
- 目空一切，。Yí ge rén qǔdé le yìdiǎn chéngjì jiù mù kōng yī qiè, hěn nán zài yǒu jìnbù.If someone becomes arrogant after a little achievement, it's hard for them to make further progress.
- 目空一切。Tā nà zhǒng mù kōng yī qiè de tàidù ràng rén hěn bù shūfu.Her supercilious attitude makes people very uncomfortable.
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