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be smooth and slick (in establishing social relations)

八面玲珑
bā miàn líng lóng
b+ā·1st tonem+iàn·4th tonel+íng·2nd tonel+óng·2nd tone
Idiom
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Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
lit. see the wind and set the helm (idiom); fig. to act pragmatically · to be flexible and take advantage of the situation见风使舵jiàn fēng shǐ duòsmooth and evasive · slick and sly圆滑yuán huá
Antonyms
lit. heart and mouth as one (idiom); to say what you think · honest and straightforward心口如一xīn kǒu rú yī
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