拿手好戏

拿手好戏

Literally means:

theatrical piece an actor or actress most excels in

Actually means:

one's forte or specialty

It refers to the theatrical piece that an act or actress most excels in. In a broad sense, it refers to one's forte or specialty. It is used to compliment someone. Sometimes it is also used in irony to refer to one's unjust means. When used to praise someone, it is commendatory.

演员最擅长的、一直演得很好的节目。泛指一个人最擅长的本事或技能。夸奖别人时用。有时作为反话来用，指不正当的手段，这时带有较浓的讽刺色彩。用于夸奖时具有褒义色彩。