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趋之若鹜 (qū zhī ruò wù)

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English Meaning (英文释义)

To flock towards something like ducks, meaning many people compete to chase after something (usually with a negative connotation).

Definition (中文解释)

趋快走;鹜野鸭。象鸭子一样成群跑过去。比喻很多人争着赶去。

Derivation (典故出处)

清·曾朴《孽海花》第二十七回京外的官员,那个不趋之若鹜呢!”

Example (造句示例)

When the new cryptocurrency was launched, investors flocked to it like ducks, desperate not to miss out.