cau1 tau4抽頭抽头
Jyutpingcau1 tau4
Yalechāu tàuh
Definition
To take a commission from someone's profit, or to withdraw and getaway.
- to take a commission or cut from someone's profit
- to withdraw, escape, or getaway
colloquialmoneyslang
How it's used
Primarily associated with gambling contexts, this term describes the act of a house or dealer taking a percentage of the pot. Outside of gambling, it functions as a slang verb for making a quick, often sneaky, exit from a situation. It carries a slightly negative connotation of opportunism or evasion.
Examples
Seeing the police coming, he immediately slipped away.
Related words
Common phrases
to take a cut and run
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 抽水, which refers to taking advantage of someone or making inappropriate physical contact, rather than taking a financial cut or escaping.
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Grammar guides
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