On a pedestal Meaning in English
expression
释义
To admire someone so much that you think they are perfect or much better than others, often ignoring their faults.
用法与细微差别
Often used to warn against unrealistic admiration. Commonly appears with 'put/place someone on a pedestal.' Slightly formal or reflective; rarely literal. Not always positive—can imply distance or disappointment when flaws are revealed.
例句
She puts her boyfriend on a pedestal and thinks he can do no wrong.
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Don’t put your heroes on a pedestal. They are human, too.
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Many fans place celebrities on a pedestal.
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After getting to know her idol, she realized it was wrong to put people on a pedestal.
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When you put someone on a pedestal, it's easy to be disappointed if they mess up.
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I wish my parents didn’t always see me on a pedestal—I’m just doing my best.
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