袍笏古代官员上朝时穿的官服和手拿的笏板。英official clothing and tablet held before the breast by officials when received in audience by the emperor;
袍笏登场袍，古代官服；笏古代大臣上朝所执手板。袍笏登场就是扮演大臣的演员登台演戏现在常用来比喻坏人上台有贬义；或比喻新官上任有讽刺意。例袍笏登场也等闲。——清赵翼《瓯北诗钞》英taking position of power,as in a dress rehearsal; dress up and go on stage—sai