耀武扬威

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耀武扬威

yào wǔ yáng wēi

To show off one's military strength; to strut around; to bluff; to bluster

Traditional:

耀武揚威

他获得了一点小成就就开始在朋友面前耀武扬威,显得有些自恋。 

He started to strut around in front of his friends after achieving a small success, making him seem somewhat narcissistic.