daai6 zoeng1 kei4 gu2大張旗鼓大张旗鼓
Jyutpingdaai6 zoeng1 kei4 gu2
Yaledaaih jēung kèih gú
Definition
On a grand scale, with great fanfare, or with wide publicity.
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How it's used
Often used to describe events or projects that are unnecessarily flashy or ostentatious. It carries a slightly critical tone when implying that someone is drawing too much attention to a simple task. While it can describe grand openings, it is frequently used to mock someone for overdoing things.
Examples
They are organizing the event with great fanfare.
Is it really necessary to make such a big fuss about it?
Related words
Common phrases
to organize something with great fanfare
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a positive term for being professional or organized, but it usually implies an excessive or performative display that might be better kept low profile.
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