下马威
xia4ma3we1i(1)[warn against insubordination by enforcing strict disciplinary action when one first takes office]∶原来指新官到任时故意向下属显示威风李彪终久是衙门人手段,走到灶下取一根劈柴来,先把李旺打一个下马威。――明·凌濛初《二刻拍案惊奇》(2)[deal a head-on blow at the first encounter]∶泛指一开始就向对方显示的威力取家法过来,待我赏他个下马威。――清·李渔《蜃中楼》
