cau1 hau6 goek3搊後腳搊后脚
Jyutpingcau1 hau6 goek3
Yalechāu hauh geuk
Definition
To twist someone's words and use them against them.
colloquialpeoplecommunication
How it's used
This term specifically describes the act of maliciously reinterpreting someone's previous statements to undermine them later. It implies a calculated effort to sabotage or frame someone by exploiting their own words. It is often used in workplace or social contexts where someone is perceived as being sneaky or manipulative.
Examples
Stop twisting my words, I never said anything like that.
He loves twisting people's words in front of the boss, causing everyone trouble.
Related words
Common phrases
deliberately twist someone's words
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