daai6 gaa1 lok6大家樂大家乐

Jyutpingdaai6 gaa1 lok6

Yaledaaih gā lohk

語句

Definition

Big trouble; a bad situation.

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How it's used

This term functions as a euphemism for the vulgar phrase 大撚鑊. It relies on the phonetic similarity to the name of a famous Hong Kong fast food chain, allowing speakers to imply a serious predicament while maintaining a playful or sarcastic tone. Because it is a pun, it is almost exclusively used in casual, humorous contexts rather than serious warnings.

Examples

nei5你gaau2搞co3錯zo2咗go3個haak3客ge3嘅daan1單，gam1今ci3次zan1真hai6係daai6大gaa1家lok6樂laa3喇。

You messed up the customer's order, you're in big trouble this time.

jyu4如gwo2果keoi5佢faat3發jin6現nei5你tau1偷laan5懶，nei5你gu2估zung6仲jau5有daai6大gaa1家lok6樂me1咩？

If he finds out you're slacking off, do you think you'll be in big trouble?

Common phrases

zan1真hai6係daai6大gaa1家lok6樂

really in big trouble

Common mistake

Do not use this term in formal or professional settings, as the underlying vulgarity is widely understood by native speakers. It is also significantly less common than 大檸樂, so using it might sound slightly dated or overly try-hard.