Definition
倾巢出动 is a chengyu (four-character idiom) that literally means 'the whole nest turns out to move.' It paints a picture of all the birds leaving the nest together, used metaphorically to describe a group (often criminals, enemies, or conspirators) coming out in full strength. The tone is typically critical or dramatic, implying a concentrated effort from the entire group.
f.e.
to turn out in full force (usually of a group with negative intent, like criminals or enemies)
Examples
- 倾巢出动，，。Nàge fànzuì tuánhuǒ qīng cháo chū dòng, xiǎng bàofù jǐngfāng, dàn dōu bèi zhuā le.That criminal gang turned out in full force to retaliate against the police, but they were all caught.
- ，倾巢出动，。Miàn duì jǐngfāng de tūjī jiǎnchá, dǔchǎng de rén qīng cháo chū dòng, shìtú táopǎo.Facing a police raid, the casino staff turned out in full force, trying to flee.
- ，倾巢出动。Yáoyán chuán kāi hòu, fěnsī men qīng cháo chū dòng wèi tā jiěshì.After the rumor spread, fans turned out in full force to explain for him.
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