我不该胡说八道 当着那么多的人
“I shouldn't have talked nonsense. In front of all those people,”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
我 不该 胡说八道 当着 那么多 的人
“I shouldn't have talked nonsense. In front of all those people,”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
In Chinese culture, humiliating someone in front of a crowd ('当着人') inflicts grave damage to their social face ('面子'), making the offense far more serious than a private dispute.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
talk nonsense; speak recklessly
A highly frequent idiom used both to criticize others' false talk and in self-reproach when apologizing.
in front of (a group of people)
Used to describe an action taken openly in the presence of an audience, often highlighting public exposure.
