タメ張はる

expression, godan verb (-ru)

act like an equal; put on airs of equality

Colloquial expression used when someone, often a younger or lower-status person, behaves as if they are on equal footing with someone they should defer to. Often carries a negative or mocking tone.

See also: ため · タメを張る

• 後こう輩はいのくせにタメ張はるなよ。

  Don't act like you're my equal when you're my junior.

• 彼かれはすぐ先せん輩ぱいにタメ張はろうとするから嫌きらわれる。

  He's disliked because he always tries to act like he's on the same level as his seniors.