傍若無人 (Bōjaku-bujin)

Meaning: Behaving without regard for others' feelings or presence around you.

Language: Japanese

Literally: Act as if no people beside

Category: Daily Life

Origin: Chinese idiom describing arrogant behavior ignoring surrounding people.

More idioms — Daily Life

一期一会 (Ichi-go ichi-e) — Treasure each encounter as unique and irreplaceable in life.
beat around the bush — to avoid addressing the main point; to speak indirectly.
pull your punches — to hold back; to be less forceful than you could be.
stick your oar in — to interfere in someone else's affairs; to meddle.
have an axe to grind — to have a personal grievance; hidden motives behind actions.
run rings around someone — to easily surpass someone; to be far superior in ability.

四面楚歌 (Shimensoka) — Being surrounded by enemies with no hope of escape or support.
鯖を読む (Saba o yomu) — To fudge the numbers in your favor, especially your age.
油を売る (Abura ouru) — To slack off or dawdle when you should be working.
高嶺の花 (Takane no hana) — Someone or something beautiful but utterly out of reach.
猫舌 (Nekojita) — Unable to handle hot food or drinks.
猫の額 (Neko no hitai) — A very small space, especially of land.

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