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with much to-do

 

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Adverbial with much to-do has 1 sense
  1. in a big way, with much to-do - with much ceremony; "they celebrated her birthday in a big way"

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Term: with much to-do


Description:

"With much to-do" is an idiomatic expression that means to make a great fuss or commotion about something. It is often used to describe situations where there is a lot of attention, commotion, or excitement surrounding a particular event, task, or issue.

Possible Parts of Speech:

  1. Adjective phrase
  2. Adverb phrase
  3. Noun phrase

Senses and Usages:

  1. Adjective phrase: In this sense, "with much to-do" describes a high level of fuss or commotion surrounding an event or situation. It can be used to imply that something is being exaggerated or unnecessarily complicated, with excessive attention or excitement.
  2. Example sentence: The party preparations were carried out with much to-do, with decorations covering every inch of the venue.

  3. Adverb phrase: In this sense, "with much to-do" functions as an adverbial phrase modifying a verb, emphasizing the level of noise, enthusiasm, or energy with which an action is performed.
  4. Example sentence: The children ran into the room with much to-do, excitedly showing off their Halloween costumes.

  5. Noun phrase: In this sense, "with much to-do" refers to the attention, commotion, or excitement given to an event or situation.
  6. Example sentence: The wedding ceremony was filled with much to-do, as friends and family gathered to celebrate.

Possible Related Products:

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