brass neck
厚脸皮/厚颜无耻
口语·形容厚颜无耻的行为
英文释义
a shameless or audacious behavior; displaying confidence or boldness even in the face of criticism or disapproval
例句
He had the brass neck to ask for a raise after arriving late every day.
典故来源
源自英国俚语,brass(黄铜)象征坚硬和光亮,比喻脸皮厚如黄铜,不知羞耻。