- lit. Dong Shi imitates Xi Shi's frown (idiom)
- fig. to mimick sb's idiosyncrasies but make a fool of oneself
Generated: This idiom is used to describe a situation where someone tries to imitate another person’s behavior or mannerisms, but ends up appearing ridiculous or foolish due to a lack of understanding or ability to replicate it accurately.
She imitated the behaviors of a celebrity and ended up looking like a joke.
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