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Definition
Battle array; a grand or imposing situation, scene, or scale.
- literarybattle array; deployment of troops
- a grand or imposing situation, scene, or scale
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How it's used
Describes a situation that involves a significant display of preparation, resources, or people. It often carries a nuance of exaggeration, implying that the effort or scale of the event is disproportionate to the actual outcome. Use it when someone goes overboard with decorations, security, or fanfare for something trivial.
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He made such a big fuss, but it was just for a meal.
Related words
Common phrases
a big scene or grand display
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with military terminology, as it is almost exclusively used in everyday life to describe social events or personal dramas. It is not used to describe an actual physical battle.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
