Meaning of idiom 惟我独尊
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Idiom Meaning

惟我独尊 wéiwǒdúzūn

[overweening;be terribly conceited;assume airs of selfimportance;stand upon one's pantofles] 形容人妄自尊大,目空一切

Idiom Explanation

惟我独尊

【解释】本为推崇佛陀之辞,后用以形容人妄自尊大,目空一切。

【出处】《续传灯录·宗元庵主》:“一日举:世尊生下,一手指天,一手指地云:‘天上天下,惟我独尊。’”