a tiger on level ground may be bullied by a dog—a man who has lost power or influence may be insulted by an underling
虎落平陽被犬欺hǔ luò pínɡ yánɡ bèi quǎn qī
指老虎離開自己的地盤，落到了平地上，連狗之類的動物都要欺負它。比喻昔日的霸王如今喪失了自己的權(quán)勢。a man who loses position and influence may be subjected to much indinity, unable to display his prowess