take advantage of one 's position and power

take advantage of one 's position and power

Chinese idiom, Pinyin is y ǐ Gu ā nzh à ngsh ì, which means relying on the power of the government. It comes from Yu Jing Tai by Guan Hanqing of Yuan Dynasty.

Idiom usage

I don't rely on the power of the government to give people shoes in secret.

Analysis of Idioms

Synonyms: bullying others and relying on money

The origin of Idioms

In Yuan Dynasty, Guan Hanqing's "jade mirror platform" the third fold: "you say that you lead the province, hold the military power, occupy a high position, and meet relatives, and rely on officials to coerce power."

Idiom explanation

Depending on the power of the government.