ado
/ə'du:/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A state of fuss, bustle, or unnecessary activity: "Ado" refers to a flurry of excited or agitated activity, often over something trivial or unimportant. It implies commotion, trouble, or difficulty where little is needed.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- After much ado, they finally managed to open the stuck door.
- Let's get to the point without further ado.
- The whole ceremony was conducted with a great deal of unnecessary ado.
Advanced Usage
"Much ado about nothing": A common idiom meaning a great deal of fuss or trouble over something insignificant or unimportant.
- Their argument over who should make the coffee was much ado about nothing.
"Without further/more ado": A phrase used to proceed directly to the main point or action without any more delay or introductory fuss.
- Without further ado, let me introduce tonight's guest speaker.
Variants and Related Words
- Fuss (n): Unnecessary or excessive excitement, activity, or interest.
- She made a big fuss over a small mistake.
- Commotion (n): A state of confused and noisy disturbance.
- The announcement caused quite a commotion in the crowd.
Synonyms
- Fuss: Unnecessary bustle or excitement.
- Bustle: Energetic and noisy activity.
- Flurry: A small swirling mass of something, especially snow or leaves, moved by sudden gusts of wind; used metaphorically for a sudden short period of activity or excitement.
- Hullabaloo: A commotion; a fuss.
Related Phrases
- To make an ado about something: To create a fuss or commotion over something.
- He made a great ado about choosing the right tie.
Related Idioms
- Much ado about nothing: As described above, this idiom originates from the title of a Shakespearean comedy and is widely used to describe unnecessary fuss.
- The media storm over the celebrity's new haircut was much ado about nothing.