Without further ado
Example: Without further ado, let's start the meeting now.
Definition
"Without further ado" is an expression used to indicate that something will be done immediately, without any additional delay or unnecessary introduction. It signals a prompt transition to the main event or action, as in the phrase, "Without further ado, let's start the meeting now."
Translations
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sin más preámbulos -
zonder verder oponthoud -
sense més preàmbuls -
sans plus attendre -
ohne weitere Umschweife
Etymology
The phrase "without further ado" originates from the old word "ado," which means fuss, delay, or trouble. "Ado" comes from the Middle English period, derived from the Old English "adŏ," meaning trouble or difficulty. The phrase literally means 'without more fuss or delay,' emphasizing a swift move to the point.
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"Without further ado" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (B1) - set 1", containing 123 commonly used expressions.
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