也能跟着涨涨身份 扬眉吐气
“enjoy some prestige and hold my head high.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
当了三品大员的儿媳妇 让我这当娘的
“and become the daughter-in-law of a third-rank official. Then I can finally”
也能 跟着 涨涨身份 扬眉吐气
“enjoy some prestige and hold my head high.”
放心吧 娘
“Don't worry, Mother.”
“I finally want others to look up to me and respect me.”
In historical Chinese society, a mother's social standing and domestic authority were heavily enhanced by the official rank of her children or in-laws.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to feel proud and vindicated; to hold one's head high after being suppressed
Use this idiom when finally achieving success or respect after a period of grievance or low status.
to elevate one's social status or prestige
A colloquial way to describe boosting social standing or dignity.