flex your muscles

Related to word: flex

Idiom

Definition

  1. to demonstrate one's power or authority, typically in a showy or aggressive manner, to intimidate or impress others.

    (通过军事、政治或经济实力的展示) 向对手展现实力,借此威吓或震慑对方。

    • The country often conducts military exercises near the border to flex its muscles to its neighbors.

      该国经常在边境附近进行军事演习,向邻国展示其军事实力。

    • In negotiations, the company tried to flex its muscles by emphasizing its market share.

      在谈判中,该公司试图通过强调其市场份额来展示实力。

    • As the leader of the organization, he wanted to flex his muscles at the first meeting.

      作为组织的领导者,他希望在第一次会议上展示自己的权威。