小人得志 meaning in English
a small man intoxicated by success; a small man having greatness thrust upon him; it is a case of scoundrel realizing his ambition.; villains holding sway
Examples
- Mugridge was back in the galley, he became greasily radiant .
茂格立治回到厨房里来，满面是小人得志的神气。 - But we can say with certainty that , with the individual as with the nation , the flourishing of the wicked is an illusion , for , unceasingly , life keeps books on us all
然而，可以肯定地是，无论是个人还是国家，小人得志只是一时幻象，要知道，老天一笔笔都有记录。