mou4 gwaan1 daai6 tai2無關大體无关大体
Jyutpingmou4 gwaan1 daai6 tai2
Yalemòuh gwāan daaih tái
Definition
To have no bearing on the overall situation; of little account.
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How it's used
This idiom is typically used to dismiss minor errors or irrelevant details that do not change the final outcome of a project or argument. It carries a reassuring tone, suggesting that the situation remains under control despite small hiccups. It is more common in formal or semi-formal discussions rather than casual, everyday banter.
Examples
These small matters have no bearing on the overall situation, no need to worry.
He said a few words wrong, but it really doesn't affect the big picture.
Related words
Common phrases
has no bearing on the overall situation
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a general way to say something is unimportant, but it specifically refers to the overall structure or outcome of a situation. Avoid using it to describe people or objects that are simply trivial or useless.
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