To invoke a powerful name or cause as a facade to intimidate, deceive, or gain an unfair advantage.
他常常拉大旗作虎皮，假装自己是某领域权威的弟子，以此来唬住那些不了解情况的人。
He often uses a grand facade to intimidate, pretending to be a disciple of an authority in a certain field to impress those who are unaware.
Era:
Modern
Frequency:
Next Idiom