讲排场

讲排场

Literally means:

go in for extravagant display

Actually means:

be ostentatious

排场, extravagant and luxurious display.

This phrase means going in for formality or extravagance. It is usually used in cases like wedding, funeral or other social occasions, by means of which one would show off his wealth or his status. Derogatory.

排场，铺张、奢侈、豪华的场面。

讲排场，指追求形式或场面的铺张、奢华。多用于婚丧喜庆或其他耀自己的身价和地位。具有贬义色彩。社交动活的仪式或宴请。通常为了显示财产。