Himalayan blunder
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British pronunciation/hˌɪməlˈeɪən blˈʌndə/
American pronunciation/hˌɪməlˈeɪən blˈʌndɚ/

"Himalayan blunder"的定义和意义

Himalayan blunder
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喜马拉雅错误, 喜马拉雅大错

a major mistake or error, often made by someone in power, that leads to catastrophic consequences
Himalayan blunder definition and meaning
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What is the origin of the idiom "Himalayan blunder" and when to use it?

The idiom "Himalayan blunder" originated from a military and political incident in 1962, when the Indian Army suffered a humiliating defeat against the Chinese People's Liberation Army in a border conflict in the Himalayas. This phrase is used to describe a colossal mistake or a disastrous error in judgment, often with far-reaching consequences.

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The team 's lack of preparation for the important game was a Himalayan blunder that cost them the championship.

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Himalayan blunder

Himalayan blunder

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The team's lack of preparation for the important game was a Himalayan blunder that cost them the championship.
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