dak1 haan4 mou5 si2 o1得閒冇屎屙得闲冇屎屙
Jyutpingdak1 haan4 mou5 si2 o1
Yaledāk hàahn móuh sí ō
Definition
To have too much time on one's hands and meddle in trivial or useless matters.
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How it's used
This idiom is a colorful way to describe someone who is bored or idle to the point of being annoying. It implies that the person's lack of activity is so extreme that they start creating unnecessary work or drama for themselves and others. It carries a slightly mocking or impatient tone, so avoid using it in formal settings or when speaking to superiors.
Examples
Why are you cleaning the house when you have nothing better to do?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not take the literal meaning about digestion seriously, as it is strictly a figurative expression for having too much free time. Using it in a serious context about someone's actual health or bathroom habits would be confusing and potentially offensive.
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