flag waving

• تعبير يدل على إظهار مشاعر وطنية أو قومية قوية، وغالبًا ما يكون ذلك بشكل استعراضي أو عاطفي. ويُستخدم أيضًا مجازيًا لوصف إظهار الحماس والدعم لقضية أو جماعة أو فكرة.

An expression referring to the act of showing strong patriotic or nationalistic feelings, often in a demonstrative or emotional way. It can also be used metaphorically to describe any enthusiastic display of support for a cause, group, or idea.

1. Patriotic displayB2informal

   The act of showing strong patriotic feelings, often in a public or demonstrative way.

   استعراض وطني

   • The parade was full of flag waving and national pride.
   • His speech was just flag waving without any real substance.
   • Flag waving is common during international sports events.

2. Excessive nationalismC1informal

   An exaggerated or aggressive expression of national loyalty, often used to criticize political rhetoric.

   الوطنية المفرطة

   • The politician's constant flag waving was seen as a distraction from real issues.
   • Some people view flag waving as a form of blind patriotism.
   • The media accused the government of using flag waving to gain popularity.