daa2 jyun4 zaai1 m4 jiu3 wo4 soeng2打完齋唔要和尚打完斋唔要和尚
Jyutpingdaa2 jyun4 zaai1 m4 jiu3 wo4 soeng2
Yaledá yùhn jāai m̀h yiu wòh séung
Definition
To discard or abandon someone as soon as they have helped you achieve your goal.
colloquialpeopleemotion
How it's used
This idiom carries a strong negative connotation, painting the subject as ungrateful and opportunistic. It is specifically used to describe someone who discards a person or resource immediately after achieving a personal goal. The imagery draws from traditional funeral rites where a monk is hired to perform rituals, only to be dismissed once the ceremony concludes.
Examples
He left right after using people, he really is the type to discard someone once they have served their purpose.
Related words
Common phrases
a classic case of discarding someone after they have served their purpose
Common mistake
Do not use this phrase to describe simple task completion or ending a professional contract. It is reserved for situations involving personal betrayal or a lack of gratitude toward someone who provided genuine help.
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Grammar guides
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- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
