Examples of 'be a total' in a sentence

Meaning of "be a total"

To be a total is an idiomatic expression typically used to describe someone or something that is considered to possess a certain quality or characteristic to an extreme or exaggerated degree. It emphasizes the completeness or entirety of a particular trait or behavior, often implying that there is no moderation or compromise. For example, 'He can be a total perfectionist' indicates that he is extremely focused on achieving perfection in everything he does

How to use "be a total" in a sentence

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Will be a total and unnecessary waste of time.
Then it will not be a total waste of time.
A generalized imperialist war would be a total war.
There will be a total media blackout on this.
Atleast this will not be a total waste.
Better to be a total dick than to marry one.
I refuse for this night to be a total loss.
There should be a total ban on human cloning.
This is your chance to not be a total pussy.
There will be a total solar eclipse tomorrow.
You need to learn to not be a total dickwad.
This will be a total black bag operation.
That way it will not be a total loss.
There will be a total of five qualification events.
So the day will not be a total loss.

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There will be a total change in your life.
When you turned out to be a total poser.
There will be a total of five scholarships awarded.
When you turned out to be a total poseur.
It would be a total liability when that happens.
I warned you she can be a total nightmare.
Halo will be a total skin rejuvenation treatment.
This evening will not be a total loss.
There will be a total of five levels to finish.
With you it would still be a total zoo.
Which could be a total waste of the day.
The night does not have to be a total waste.
The surgery may be a total or partial gastrectomy.
We found the parliamentary procedure to be a total lifesaver.
And you will be a total bloody failure.
Without rigid schedules it would be a total mess.
And there will be a total of twelve lectures.
Then at least your life will be a total mess.
I knew it would be a total disaster all along.
I was afraid this evening was going to be a total loss.
The rest will be a total shit show.
To be a total surprise for the girls.
Greeting people would be a total waste of my skills.
The claims of participatory democracy were revealed to be a total farce.
This moron must be a total whack job.
I would be a total wreck if that ever happened to my kid.
This parameter may be a total shut down.
I will be a total waste for the game tomorrow.
At least this will not be a total waste.
There will be a total of three public meetings.
Do what you do best and be a total badass.
That would be a total waste of your energy.
But the result appears to be a total collapse.
There will be a total of seven stories told.
Since the report will be a total farce.

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