This flashcard introduces the idiom 'a real little tin god,' describing someone of low status who is pompous and self-important when they gain power.
这张卡片介绍了“小人得势”的用法，指地位不高但自高自大、有权力优势的人。
| 正面 | 小人得势 xiǎo rén dé shì |
|---|---|
| 背面 | A minor official, who is pompous and self-important, tends to throw his weight about when he comes to power: |
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