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吃閉門羹

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Chinese

More information eat; eradicate; destroyeat; eradicate; destroy; receive; stammer, denial of entrance ...

Etymology

From the story of the famous Tang dynasty courtesan Shi Feng (史鳳), who would stratify her numerous clients by their social status. The finest guests would appropriately be given the finest treatment, whereas the lowest-level guests would be greeted with a closed door and a bowl of thick soup.

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Verb

吃閉門羹

  1. (idiomatic, figurative) to be refused admission as an unwelcome guest; to be rejected or refused

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