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Definition
To deliberately mislead, deceive, or misguide someone.
colloquialpeoplecommunication
How it's used
This idiom implies a calculated effort to confuse or deceive someone, often by providing false information or mixing truth with lies. It carries a strong sense of distrust and is typically used when someone is being manipulative or dishonest. The imagery suggests someone painting things in different colors to distract or trick the observer.
Examples
He is always misleading people, don't trust him.
Related words
Common phrases
to mislead people by telling lies
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply being wrong or making a mistake, as it specifically denotes an intentional act of deception. It is not used for accidental misinformation.
Grammar color guide
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
