daa2 dou3 zau2 gaap3 m4 tau3 jau5 hei3 mou5 deng6 tau3打到走夾唔透有氣冇訂透打到走夹唔透有气冇订透
Jyutpingdaa2 dou3 zau2 gaap3 m4 tau3 jau5 hei3 mou5 deng6 tau3
Yaledá dou jáu gaap m̀h tau yáuh hei móuh dehng tau
Definition
To beat the living daylights out of someone.
colloquialpeopleemotion
How it's used
This idiom describes a state of extreme exhaustion or physical distress caused by being relentlessly pursued or attacked. It vividly captures the feeling of being so overwhelmed that one is unable to catch their breath or find any respite. It is rarely used in a literal sense and often carries a hyperbolic tone to emphasize the severity of a situation.
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a simple physical description, but it is an idiomatic expression that implies a sense of panic and total defeat. Do not use it to describe normal tiredness or light exercise.
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