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恼羞成怒 (nǎo xiū chéng nù)

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English Meaning (英文释义)

To become angry from embarrassment or shame when one's fault is pointed out.

Definition (中文解释)

由于羞愧到了极点,下不了台而发怒。

Derivation (典故出处)

清·李宝嘉《官场现形记》第三十一回乌额拉布见田小辫子说出这样的话来,便也恼羞成怒。”

Example (造句示例)

He didn't like being corrected in public and flushed with annoyance, eventually turning it into anger.