大显身手 show one's prowess
Explanation
指充分地展现出自己的本领和才能。
It means to fully display one's abilities and talents.
Origin Story
在古代的江湖，有一位身怀绝技的侠客，名叫“神刀”李飞。他武功高强，刀法出神入化，江湖上无人能敌。一天，他听说在遥远的西域，有一位神秘的武林高手，名叫“毒手”欧阳锋，以毒功闻名，并且挑战江湖高手。李飞为了维护江湖秩序，决定前去挑战欧阳锋。 李飞来到西域，找到欧阳锋的住处，欧阳锋见李飞前来挑战，冷笑一声说：“你不过是一个江湖小虾米，竟敢来挑战我，真是不自量力！”李飞不慌不忙地说：“阁下久负盛名，在下很想领教高招。”欧阳锋于是就使出毒功，向李飞攻击。李飞见招拆招，运用神刀，将欧阳锋的毒功一一化解。两人大战了几个回合，李飞的刀法越来越快，招招凌厉，欧阳锋招架不住，节节败退。最后，李飞一招“神刀斩”，将欧阳锋打败。欧阳锋心服口服，从此不再挑战江湖高手。李飞～，成为江湖中人人敬仰的英雄。
In ancient China, there was a skilled swordsman named Li Fei, nicknamed "The Divine Blade." He was renowned for his exceptional swordsmanship, his blade technique being unmatched in the martial arts world. One day, he heard rumors of a mysterious martial arts master from the distant Western Regions, named "Poison Hand" Ouyang Feng, known for his deadly poison skills. He challenged all martial arts masters to a duel. To maintain order in the martial arts world, Li Fei decided to challenge Ouyang Feng. Li Fei traveled to the Western Regions and found Ouyang Feng's residence. Ouyang Feng, upon seeing Li Fei's arrival, sneered and said, "You're just a small fry from the martial arts world, daring to challenge me. How arrogant!" Li Fei remained calm and said, "You are famous for your skills. I would be honored to learn from your expertise." Ouyang Feng then unleashed his poison skills, attacking Li Fei. Li Fei, however, skillfully parried each attack, using his Divine Blade to deflect Ouyang Feng's poisoned strikes. They battled for several rounds, Li Fei's swordsmanship growing faster and more fierce with every move, while Ouyang Feng, unable to keep up, retreated step by step. In the end, Li Fei used his final move, "Divine Blade Slash", to defeat Ouyang Feng. Ouyang Feng, acknowledging Li Fei's superior skill, accepted defeat and ceased to challenge other martial arts masters. Li Fei, having shown his prowess, became a hero admired by all in the martial arts world.
Usage
这个成语常用在赞扬某人展示出非凡的本领或者才能时。
This idiom is often used to praise someone for displaying extraordinary abilities or talents.
Examples
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在比赛中，他～，展现出过人的实力。
zài bǐ sài zhōng, tā dà xiǎn shēn shǒu, zhǎn shì chū guò rén de shí lì.
He showed his prowess in the competition, displaying exceptional skill.
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这次演讲中，她～，获得了热烈的掌声。
zhè cì yǎn jiǎng zhōng, tā dà xiǎn shēn shǒu, huò dé le rè liè de zhǎng shēng.
She shone in her speech and received warm applause.