One's achievements or talents are better recognized and appreciated outside their own organization or immediate circle than within it; to gain external acknowledgment before internal recognition.
小李的编程技术非常出色，虽然在公司内部还没有得到特别的表彰，但外面很多同行都知道他，真是墙里开花墙外香啊。
Xiao Li's programming skills are excellent. Although he hasn't received special recognition within the company yet, many peers outside are well aware of him; truly, his accomplishments are better known externally than internally.
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Modern
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