daai6 hei2 daai6 lok6大起大落
Jyutpingdaai6 hei2 daai6 lok6
Yaledaaih héi daaih lohk
Definition
To change radically; to rise and fall sharply, or to fluctuate wildly.
colloquialdescriptionsemotion
How it's used
Used primarily to describe situations where there is a sharp, dramatic contrast between success and failure or high and low states. It is frequently applied to volatile financial markets, personal fortunes, or intense emotional states. The phrase implies a lack of stability and a sense of unpredictability.
Examples
His business fluctuates wildly, it is really hard to predict.
Why are your moods swinging so drastically? Calm down.
Related words
Common phrases
emotional roller coaster
business experiencing wild swings
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe a simple change or a minor fluctuation. It specifically requires a sense of extreme, almost violent movement between two opposite extremes.
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Grammar guides
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