daa2 saai3 sik1打晒色

Jyutpingdaa2 saai3 sik1

Yaledá saai sīk

Definition

To dominate, call the shots, or make all the decisions.

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How it's used

This phrase is a vivid metaphor derived from the idea of being the one who sets the tone or direction for a group. It implies a level of authority or dominance where one person has the final say in all matters. It is frequently used to describe someone who is either a natural leader or someone who is being overly controlling in a situation.

Examples

le1呢daan1單je5嘢jau4由nei5你daa2打saai3晒sik1色，ngo5我mou5冇ji3意gin3見。

You make all the decisions for this project, I have no opinion.

keoi5佢喺hai2公gung1司si1打daa2晒saai3色，sik1邊bin1個go3敢gam2唔m4聽teng1佢keoi5講？

He calls all the shots at the company, who dares to disobey him?

Common phrases

cyun4全kyun4權daa2打saai3晒sik1色

to have full authority to call the shots

Common mistake

Learners often mistake this for a literal description of color or painting. It is strictly an idiom for leadership or decision-making power and should not be used in contexts involving actual art or visual design.