baau1 hai2 san1 soeng6包喺身上
Jyutpingbaau1 hai2 san1 soeng6
Yalebāau hái sān seuhng
Definition
To leave a matter or task entirely up to someone to take care of or handle.
colloquialdaily actionspeople
How it's used
This expression is a common way to signal personal responsibility or a guarantee that a task will be completed. It carries a sense of confidence and reliability, often used to reassure someone who is anxious about a situation. Unlike formal promises, it feels informal and friendly, making it perfect for social or casual work settings.
Examples
Leave this matter to me, don't you worry.
Is the dinner bill tonight on you?
Related words
Common phrases
leave it to me
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with literal physical placement. It is strictly idiomatic and refers to taking on a burden or responsibility, not actually carrying something on one's body.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
