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翻脸
fānliǎn
Description
“翻脸”的意思是本来关系还不错，可是突然变得很生气，态度完全变了。
"翻脸" means that the relationship was originally good, but suddenly one becomes very angry and the attitude completely changes.
两个朋友常常因为小事翻脸，可是过几天又和好了。
Two friends often 翻脸 over small matters, but reconcile after a few days.
Meanings
翻脸fānliǎn
to suddenly turn hostile; fall out with someone
他一生气就跟朋友翻脸了。
He fell out with his friend whenever he got angry.
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Notes
- Etymology
翻 'to turn over' + 脸 'face', literally 'to turn one's face', i.e. change attitude suddenly.
- Nuance
often used with 跟/和 someone; implies a sharp break in a relationship.
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