Definition of 面従腹背 (めんじゅうふくはい)

めんじゅうふくは

面従腹背

めんじゅうふくはい

menjuufukuhai

noun
pretending to obey but secretly betraying (someone)(yojijukugo)
Related Kanji
mask, face, features, surface
accompany, obey, submit to, comply, follow, secondary, incidental, subordinate
abdomen, belly, stomach
stature, height, back, behind, disobey, defy, go back on, rebel
Example sentences(showing 1 results)

If you have a complaint let me hear it. There's a difference between superficial obedience and honest loyalty you know