a tall poppy

tall poppy

One who has a lot of wealth, fame, or social prominence. She may be a tall poppy, as you describe her, but she never flaunts her wealth or treats others with disrespect.

a tall poppy

a privileged or distinguished person.

The Roman tyrant Tarquin was reputed to have struck off the heads of poppies as a gruesomely graphic demonstration of the way in which the important men of a captured city should be treated. In recent years, the term tall poppy syndrome has also developed, referring to a tendency to discredit or disparage people who have become rich, famous, or socially prominent.

1991 Lynn Barber Mostly Men Journalists on the whole tend to be egalitarian-minded and contemptous of tall poppies, but I prefer the prima donnas.

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释义	a tall poppy tall poppy One who has a lot of wealth, fame, or social prominence. She may be a tall poppy, as you describe her, but she never flaunts her wealth or treats others with disrespect. See also: poppy, tall Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. a tall poppy a privileged or distinguished person. The Roman tyrant Tarquin was reputed to have struck off the heads of poppies as a gruesomely graphic demonstration of the way in which the important men of a captured city should be treated. In recent years, the term tall poppy syndrome has also developed, referring to a tendency to discredit or disparage people who have become rich, famous, or socially prominent. 1991 Lynn Barber Mostly Men Journalists on the whole tend to be egalitarian-minded and contemptous of tall poppies, but I prefer the prima donnas. See also: poppy, tall Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: be (like) a bird in a gilded cage appear to a ripple effect a change of heart a mystery to (one) (lone) voice in the wilderness a voice in the wilderness a shoulder to cry on a turn of phrase able to do it References in periodicals archive I have been called a tall poppy. I love to think I am one, because I believe I am innovative, I question, I have an opinion, I am knowledgeable and very qualified. Disillusioned 'tall poppy' speaks out Now with the America's cup lifted, every Australian is a winner - every Australian is a tall poppy. Australia will never be the same again. GRAHAM HENRY COLUMN: YACHT'S THE WAY TO DO IT
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