flag waving

• Expression désignant une manifestation de sentiments patriotiques ou nationalistes forts, souvent de manière démonstrative ou émotionnelle. Elle peut aussi être utilisée métaphoriquement pour décrire un soutien enthousiaste et ostentatoire à une cause, un groupe ou une idée.

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.

   ostentation patriotique

   • 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.

   chauvinisme exacerbé

   • 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.