biu2 lou6 mou4 wai4表露無遺表露无遗
Jyutpingbiu2 lou6 mou4 wai4
Yalebíu louh mòuh wàih
Definition
To reveal everything without any reserve; to be on full display.
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How it's used
This idiom carries a formal and slightly literary tone, often appearing in news reports or written commentary rather than casual chat. It describes a situation where an emotion or trait is so obvious that it cannot be hidden, even if the person tries to. It is frequently used to highlight negative traits like arrogance, anger, or incompetence.
Examples
His dissatisfaction with this matter is truly on full display.
Your nervous expression is completely exposed in front of the camera.
Related words
Common phrases
an attitude that is on full display
a personality that is completely revealed
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this to describe physical objects that are visible, but it is strictly reserved for abstract qualities, emotions, or attitudes. Do not use it to say that a lost key or a hidden item has been found.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
