反そりくり返かえる

godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb

throw one's chest out; hold one's head high; swagger

Describes a proud, arrogant posture where one leans back and puffs out the chest. Often used figuratively for acting haughty or self-important.

See also: そっくり返る

• 彼かれは昇しょう進しんしてから反そりくり返かえって歩あるいている。

  Since his promotion, he walks around with his chest thrown out.

• そんなに反そりくり返かえって話はなすな。

  Don't talk with your head held so high.