diu3 zyu6 tiu4 mei5吊住條尾吊住条尾
Jyutpingdiu3 zyu6 tiu4 mei5
Yalediu jyuh tìuh méih
Definition
To tag along to someone all the time; to follow someone closely.
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How it's used
This expression vividly captures the image of a person following someone else like a tail attached to an animal. It is almost exclusively used to describe someone who is being clingy or persistent in following a person who does not necessarily want their company. The tone is usually critical or annoyed, implying that the person following is lacking independence or is being intrusive.
Examples
He is always tagging along behind me, it is so annoying.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with physically having a tail. It is a metaphorical idiom for persistent following and cannot be used to describe literal tails or other physical appendages.
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