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to beat the gong to clear the way · (fig.) to pave the way for sth

鸣锣开道
míng luó kāi dào
m+íng·2nd tonel+uó·2nd tonek+āi·1st toned+ào·4th tone
Idiom
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Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
to wave flags and shout battle cries (idiom); to egg sb on · to give support to摇旗呐喊yáo qí nà hǎnto clean the street · to clear the road (i.e. get rid of people for passage of royalty or VIP)清道qīng dào
Antonyms
wordless and uncommunicative (idiom); without speaking · taciturn · not providing any news无声无息wú shēng wú xī
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