hide your light under a bushel

Related to word: hide

Idiom

Definition

  1. To conceal one's talents and abilities from others; to be overly modest about one's strengths.

    藏匿实力;不颠露本事

    • She is very talented but always hides her light under a bushel.

      她非常有才华,但总是隐藏自己的光芒。

    • Stop hiding your light under a bushel; it's time for everyone to see your abilities.

      不要再隐藏你的光芒了;是时候让大家看到你的能力了。

    • He is an excellent programmer, but he always hides his light under a bushel, unwilling to showcase his skills.

      他是一位出色的程序员,但他总是隐藏自己的光芒,不愿意展示他的技能。