"show a thing or two" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 教某人一两招

Definition

向别人展示或传授有用的知识或技巧，常用于对方以为自己已经懂了。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

属于非正式、带点幽默的表达。多用于经验更丰富的人“教训”一下自以为是的新人。不是字面意思，只是一种说法。常见结构：'让我教你一两招'。

Examples

My grandmother can show a thing or two about cooking.

我奶奶能在做饭上**教一两招**。

Let me show you a thing or two about chess.

让我在象棋上**教你一两招**。

Sarah can show a thing or two to the new students.

莎拉能给新生**传授一两招**。

He talks like an expert, but I think someone needs to show him a thing or two.

他说得像专家，其实该有人**教他一两招**。

Stick with me—I’ll show you a thing or two around this city.

跟着我吧——我会在这城市**教你一两招**。

Don’t underestimate her; she could show you a thing or two at the gym.

别小看她，在健身房她能**教你一两招**。