甘拜下風

gānbàixiàfēng

candidly acknowledge one's inferiority (in knowledge, ability, etc.); bow to somebody's superiority

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to step down gracefully (humble expression), to concede defeat, to play second fiddle

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甘拜下風|甘拜下风 [gān bài xià fēng] ► to step down gracefully (humble expression) ► to concede defeat ► to play second fiddle