baau3 daai6 laang5爆大冷

Jyutpingbaau3 daai6 laang5

Yalebaau daaih láahng

動詞

Definition

To pull off a major upset; to have a completely unexpected result in a race, match, or event.

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How it's used

Originating from horse racing terminology, this phrase describes a scenario where a long shot with very low betting odds unexpectedly wins. It is now widely used in sports, politics, or any competition where the underdog triumphs against overwhelming odds. The intensity is higher than just a simple surprise, as it implies the outcome was statistically near impossible.

Examples

gu2估m4唔dou2到gam1今coeng4場bo1波ging2竟jin4然baau3爆daai6大laang5冷。

I never expected such a huge upset in this match.

nei5你gok3覺dak1得keoi5佢dei6哋wui2會m4唔wui2會baau3爆daai6大laang5冷jeng4贏gun3冠gwan1軍？

Do you think they will pull off a huge upset and win the championship?

Common phrases

baau3爆daai6大laang5冷jeng4贏

win by a huge upset

sing4成gung1功baau3爆daai6大laang5冷

successfully pull off a huge upset

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with general surprise. Use it specifically for competitive contexts like sports or elections where there is a clear winner and loser, rather than for everyday life events like a surprise party or a sudden change in weather.