be sure of oneself because of his wealth; be contemptuous of others because of one’s riches (/fortune) ❍ 那肄业生却是向来~的,任凭他人纷纷议论,他只给他一概不知。(吴趼人《二十年目睹之怪现状》589) As to the student involved in the scandal,he was sure of himself because of his wealth,so he paid no attention to the incessant criticism.