上うえから目め線せん

expression, noun

condescending attitude; looking down on someone

Describes a superior, patronizing attitude where someone acts as if they are above others. Often used critically.

See also: 上目線

• 彼かれの上うえから目め線せんの言いい方かたに腹はらが立たった。

  I got angry at his condescending way of speaking.

• 先せん輩ぱいはいつも上うえから目め線せんでアドバイスしてくる。

  My senior always gives me advice in a condescending manner.