ce2 lok6 seoi2扯落水
Jyutpingce2 lok6 seoi2
Yaleché lohk séui
Definition
To drag someone down; to involve an innocent person in a mess or trouble.
colloquialpeopleother
How it's used
This expression is primarily used when someone is facing the consequences of their own poor choices or failures and attempts to implicate others to share the blame or burden. It carries a strong sense of resentment or defensive boundary setting. The imagery of dragging someone into water suggests a chaotic or dangerous situation that the speaker wants to avoid at all costs.
Examples
You should take responsibility for your own mistakes, don't drag me into this.
He couldn't handle it himself, and he actually wants to drag me down with him?
Related words
Common phrases
drag along into the mess
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a literal physical action, but it is almost exclusively used metaphorically to describe being implicated in a mess or a scandal. It is not used for helping someone in a positive sense.
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Grammar guides
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