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高高在上 (gāo gāo zài shàng)

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English Meaning (英文释义)

To be high and mighty, aloof, or above others.

Definition (中文解释)

原指地位高,现在形容领导者脱离实际,脱离群众。

Derivation (典故出处)

《诗经·周颂·敬之》无曰高高在上,陟降厥士,日监在兹。”

Example (造句示例)

The manager never listens to the employees' suggestions; he sits high above.