
Ado
Common Phrase
Used to proceed with something without delay or to introduce a conclusion or statement.
Without further ado, here is your award.
Literal Misuse
Avoid using 'ado' to literally mean trouble when not in a set phrase as it sounds outdated.
They finished the game without any ado.
Literary Reference
Recognize literary references like 'Much Ado About Nothing', to understanding the word's use in culture.
Their argument was just much ado about nothing.