daai6 goek3 gaai2 wai4大腳解圍大脚解围
Jyutpingdaai6 goek3 gaai2 wai4
Yaledaaih geuk gáai wàih
Definition
To kick the ball far upfield to clear a defensive threat, or figuratively, to solve a problem quickly and decisively.
- technicalto clear the ball far upfield to relieve defensive pressure
- figurativeto solve a problem quickly and decisively
colloquialsportsdaily actions
How it's used
Originally a football term for a desperate, long-distance clearance, this phrase has evolved into a common metaphor for handling a sticky situation by taking a blunt, decisive action. It implies a preference for immediate relief over a long-term, elegant solution. Using it in a professional context suggests that you are choosing to prioritize speed and simplicity to stop a problem from escalating further.
Examples
The defender saw the situation was bad and immediately cleared the ball upfield.
This matter is too complicated, why don't we just find a quick fix and be done with it?
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Common mistake
Do not use this to describe a thoughtful or strategic plan. It specifically carries the connotation of a 'quick and dirty' fix that might lack finesse.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
