大张旗鼓 (dà zhāng qí gǔ) — to make a big show of something; to do with great fanfare; on a grand scale; with much publicity
Definition
An idiom meaning to do something loudly and ostentatiously, with big flags and drums. Often carries a negative tone — the showy display may be unnecessary or excessive. Usually modified by 地 (dà zhāng qí gǔ de) before a verb.
idiom
to make a big show of somethingto do with great fanfareon a grand scalewith much publicity
Examples
- 大张旗鼓。Gōng sī jué dìng dà zhāng qí gǔ dì tuī chū xīn chǎn pǐn.The company decided to launch the new product with great fanfare.
- 大张旗鼓。Tā men dà zhāng qí gǔ dì qìng zhù le shí nián xiào qìng.They celebrated the tenth anniversary of the school on a grand scale.
- 大张旗鼓。Zhè wèi hòu xuǎn rén dà zhāng qí gǔ dì xuān chuán zì jǐ de zhèng jiàn.This candidate promoted his political views with much publicity.
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