To be known to all; universally acknowledged; a matter of public knowledge.
他想成为公司的总经理这件事，现在已经是路人皆知了。
His ambition to become the company's general manager is now known to all.
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Ancient
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During the Three Kingdoms period, after Emperor Wen of Wei, Cao Pi, passed away, Sima Yi and Cao Shuang co-governed alongside Emperor Cao Rui.
Following Cao Rui's death, Sima Yi eliminated Cao Shuang.
Sima Shi, Sima Yi's son, then installed Cao Mao as the new emperor.
Sima Zhao, Sima Shi's younger brother, held Cao Mao in contempt and brazenly sought to be enfeoffed as the Duke of Jin. Incensed, Emperor Cao Mao declared, 'Sima Zhao's ambition is known to every passer-by!'
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