| 词汇 | flex (one's) muscle(s) |
| 释义 | flex (one's) muscle(s)1. Literally, to contract one's muscles, especially to demonstrate their size and strength. He's so vain, flexing his muscles in the mirror whenever he thinks no one is looking. She flexed her muscles and told us not to mess with her brother again. 2. By extension, to demonstrate one's influence, power, or strength. The small but outspoken nation has been flexing its muscles lately, with a wide range of military demonstrations. The wealthy business tycoon flexed his muscle to get the charges dropped against his son. flex one's musclesShow off one's strength or power, as in The boys love flexing their muscles, or The new department head has decided to flex her muscles. [Early 1900s] flex your musclesorflex your muscleCOMMON If people or organizations flex their muscles or flex their muscle, they behave in a way that is intended to show that they have power and are considering using it. A pro-democracy movement is starting to flex its muscles. The miners' actions last year seem to have encouraged workers in the oil industry to flex their industrial muscle. flex your musclesgive a show of strength or power. 1998 Times Mr Prescott is flexing his muscles and the City is wondering just how far he is prepared to go. flex your ˈmusclesshow that you are ready and prepared to use your power, abilities, etc: He’s flexing his muscles, waiting for the day he becomes president.Athletes flex (= stretch and tighten) their muscles before a race, a fight, a game, etc. flex (one's) musclesInformal To exhibit or show off one's strength. |
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