下马威
下馬威
xiàmǎwēi
- display of severity immediately on taking office
- (fig.) initial show of strength
- (figurative) initial show of strength; display of strength at the first encounter
- (figurative, historical) display of power immediately upon assuming office (in order to warn against insubordination)
- display of power immediately upon assuming office (in order to warn against insubordination)
- initial show of strength; display of strength at the first encounter