高抬贵手

gāotáiguìshǒu

be magnanimous; be generous; not be too hard on somebody

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gāo tái guì shǒu

v. be magnanimous

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gao1 tai2 gui4 shou3

lit. please raise your hand (idiom); fig. to ask for higher pay, Please forgive the inadequacies of my humble service and pay me a little more.

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高抬贵手

gāo tái guì shǒu

Sir, lift your hand high that I may pass under it as under your mercy!; Please do not be too hard on me this time!; Raise your hand high in mercy!

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高抬貴手|高抬贵手 [gāo tái guì shǒu] ► to be generous (idiom) ► to be magnanimous ► Give me a break!