question about an expression
sssasteacher
September 21, 2013, 11:21 PM posted in General DiscussionCan someone explain what 上不了台面的 describes? Does it mean something like "can't man up?" Thanks!
Can someone explain what 上不了台面的 describes? Does it mean something like "can't man up?" Thanks!
connie
September 22, 2013, 03:34 AM"上不了台面"是指人或物不好，被外人看到会觉得很丢脸，很没面子。
比如：我唱歌唱得很差，上不了台面。
父母觉得她的男朋友又丑又没钱，上不了台面。
这个酒太差了，上不了台面。