daai6 deoi1 tau4大堆頭大堆头
Jyutpingdaai6 deoi1 tau4
Yaledaaih dēui tàuh
Definition
An all-star cast or a grand gathering of many notable people.
- a movie featuring an all-star cast, usually for a celebratory production
- a large gathering of big shots or influential people
- a large group of people assembled together
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How it's used
Originally referring to the Hong Kong film industry practice of casting as many famous actors as possible in a single production to guarantee box office success. It has since expanded to describe any event or project that features a high density of prominent or influential people. The phrase carries a sense of spectacle and high expectations due to the sheer volume of talent involved.
Examples
This movie has such a star-studded cast, it will definitely be popular.
There are so many big names at the party tonight, how could you not go?
Related words
Common phrases
star-studded production
all-star cast
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a large group of ordinary people or random crowds. It specifically implies that the individuals within the group are significant, famous, or high-profile.
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