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fully deserving, without any reservations (idiom); entirely worthy (of a title, honor etc)

当之无愧
dāng zhī wú kuì
IdiomHSK 7-9
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Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
not just in name only, but also in reality (idiom) · aptly named · worthy of the name名副其实míng fù qí shí(idiom) to live up to one's famous name; its reputation is well deserved名不虚传míng bù xū chuánto have a clear conscience; to feel no qualms; to be worthy of (sth)无愧wú kuì
Antonyms
the name does not reflect the reality (idiom); more in name than in fact · Reality does not live up to the name. · Excellent theory, but the practice does not bear it out.名不副实míng bù fù shílooks impressive but is worthless (idiom) · not as good as it looks · a reputation with no substance虚有其表xū yǒu qí biǎoto feel undeserving of the praise or the honor当之有愧dāng zhī yǒu kuì