Definition of 面従腹背 (めんじゅうふくはい)

めんじゅうふくはい

面従腹背

めんじゅうふくはい

menjuufukuhai

noun
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pretending to obey but secretly betraying (someone)(yojijukugo)
Related Kanji
面 mask, face, features, surface
従 accompany, obey, submit to, comply, follow, secondary, incidental, subordinate
腹 abdomen, belly, stomach
背 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