pou1 tin1 goi3 dei6鋪天蓋地铺天盖地
Jyutpingpou1 tin1 goi3 dei6
Yalepōu tīn goi deih
Definition
Everywhere; blotting out the sky and covering up the earth.
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How it's used
This idiom describes something that is so widespread it feels like it is covering the sky and the earth. It is often used to describe negative things like scandals, bad news, or overwhelming marketing campaigns. It carries a sense of being inescapable or suffocating.
Examples
The news is reporting this everywhere.
Right now, there are advertisements everywhere on the street.
Related words
Common phrases
overwhelming publicity
blanket coverage
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe positive or small scale things, as it implies an overwhelming or intrusive presence. It is a formal idiom that can sound slightly dramatic when used in casual daily speech.
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Grammar guides
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