Definition
大吃大喝 is a fixed four-character idiom (成语) that describes indulging in lavish eating and drinking, often with the implication of wasteful or excessive spending. The literal meaning 'big eat big drink' is transparent, but the phrase carries a negative connotation of extravagance. You can use it as a verb phrase to criticize someone's spending habits or to describe a feast.
v.p.
to eat and drink extravagantlyto indulge in lavish feasts (often with wasteful spending)
Examples
- 大吃大喝，。Tā měi gè zhōumò dōu dà, bǎ qián dōu huā guāng le.He spends every weekend eating and drinking lavishly, spending all his money.
- 大吃大喝，。Zhè jiā gōngsī yòng gōngkuǎn dà, bèi diàochá le.This company used public funds for lavish feasts and is being investigated.
- ，大吃大喝，。Chūnjié shí, dàjiā jù zài yìqǐ dà, fēicháng kāixīn.During Spring Festival, everyone gets together to eat and drink heartily, very happy.
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