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to have talent but no opportunity (idiom) · to be an unrecognized talent

怀才不遇
huái cái bū yù
Idiom
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Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
(idiom) to use a talented person in a role far beneath their ability; a waste of talent大材小用dà cái xiǎo yòngdisappointed; frustrated失意shī yì
Antonyms
to reveal one's talent (idiom) · to rise above others; to distinguish oneself脱颖而出tuō yǐng ér chū