faat3 jin6 san1 daai6 luk6發現新大陸发现新大陆
Jyutpingfaat3 jin6 san1 daai6 luk6
Yalefaat yihn sān daaih luhk
Definition
To discover something new and exciting.
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How it's used
Used metaphorically to describe someone who is overly excited about something that is actually quite common or already well-known. It carries a slightly sarcastic or teasing tone, implying that the person is late to the party or making a big deal out of nothing. It is rarely used in its literal historical sense in daily conversation.
Examples
You only just found out about this restaurant today? It's like discovering a whole new world!
He keeps talking about this new way to play as if he's discovered something groundbreaking.
Related words
Common phrases
simply like discovering a new world
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a genuine, significant discovery, as it will almost always sound like you are mocking the person for being ignorant or late to realize something obvious.
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