面有难色

miànyǒunánsè

面有难色 — miànyǒunánsè

  1. to show signs of reluctance or embarrassment; to look unwilling

    他一提出借钱,面有难色。 tā yī tíchū jièqián miànyǒunánsè — When he was asked to lend money, he looked reluctant.