肩肘張る
1
to put on a bold front;to act big;to be unyielding
肩肘張って生きることはないよ。
It's no use playing tough.
2
to act formally;to act stiffly
Other forms
肩肘はる 【かたひじはる】 (search-only kanji form) · 肩ひじ張る 【かたひじはる】 (search-only kanji form)