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Ado

usgb/əˈduː/Volume
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Common Phrase

Used to proceed with something without delay or to introduce a conclusion or statement.

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Without further ado, here is your award.
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Literal Misuse

Avoid using 'ado' to literally mean trouble when not in a set phrase as it sounds outdated.

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They finished the game without any ado.
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Literary Reference

Recognize literary references like 'Much Ado About Nothing', to understanding the word's use in culture.

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Their argument was just much ado about nothing.
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