display only a small part of one 's talent
Chinese idiom, Pinyin is Xi ǎ OSH ì f ē NGM á ng, which means to show a little ability.
Idiom explanation
The edge of the Abyss: the tip of a sword. It refers to a person's ability and skill. Let's use the metaphor to show our ability a little bit.
Idiom usage
It's formal, predicate and commendatory. He is nothing but a man at the negotiation table today
display only a small part of one 's talent
take bribes in order to turn a verdict in sb . 's favour - xùn sī wǎng fǎ
Consider the past and the present - zhuó gǔ cān jīn
the land yields good harvests and the people enjoy good health - rén shòu nián fēng
envy sb . better or abler than oneself - dù xián jí néng
make oneself up and go on the stage - fěn mò dēng chǎng
Talking about the good and doing the bad - tán yōu wù liè