cyun4 gwan1 fuk1 mut6全軍覆沒全军覆没
Jyutpingcyun4 gwan1 fuk1 mut6
Yalechyùhn gwān fūk muht
Definition
To be completely annihilated or wiped out; to suffer a complete failure or total defeat.
- to be completely annihilated; to have the entire army wiped out
- figurativeto suffer a complete failure; to be totally ruined
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How it's used
Originally describing a military unit being wiped out, this idiom is now frequently used in casual settings to describe any collective failure. It is common to use it when a group of friends or colleagues all fail to achieve a goal or all lose in a competition. The tone is slightly dramatic, making it perfect for lighthearted complaints about bad luck or poor performance.
Examples
Everyone failed the exam this time, it was a total disaster.
Did your group suffer a total defeat?
Related words
Common phrases
almost completely wiped out
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a single person failing. It implies that everyone in the group, team, or category mentioned has failed simultaneously.
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