to be extremely arrogant and conceited; to look down upon everyone and everything; to have an overweening pride.
那位新来的主管虽然有些才华，但总是目空一切，不把同事放在眼里，很难与大家合作。
Although the new manager has some talent, he is always extremely arrogant and looks down on his colleagues, making it difficult for him to work with others.
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Early Modern
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During the late Tang Dynasty, Zhu Wen murdered Prime Minister Cui Yin and forced Emperor Zhaozong to move the capital to Luoyang. Uneasy, Zhu Wen dispatched Li Zhen to Luoyang to monitor Emperor Zhaozong and the imperial officials.
Relying on Zhu Wen's power, Li Zhen became extremely arrogant and conceited, looking down on everyone and everything. He often gestured with his chin and commanded others with an imperious attitude, reprimanding anyone he found displeasing.
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