The female officers cut a gallant figure on duty, meticulous in every task.
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From Du Fu's Tang poem 《丹青引赠曹将军霸》: "褒公鄂公毛发动，英姿飒爽来酣战" — the Duke of Bao and the Duke of E, their hair flying, rode in with dashing gallantry to join the fierce battle. Du Fu was describing figures in a painting by Cao Ba.
usage
Praise for soldiers, athletes, or anyone in uniform standing tall. Can be applied to both men and women (very commonly to women in uniform in modern writing). Compare 威风凛凛 (commanding and awe-inspiring).
