do1 dak1 nei5 m4 siu2多得你唔少

Jyutpingdo1 dak1 nei5 m4 siu2

Yaledō dāk néih m̀h síu

Definition

Thanks for nothing; thank you a lot (said with sarcasm, frustration, or annoyance).

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How it's used

This expression is a classic example of sarcasm where the literal meaning is inverted to convey strong annoyance or blame. It is almost exclusively used when someone has caused a problem or made a situation worse, rather than actually helping. Using it in a genuine context of gratitude would be confusing and unnatural.

Examples

do1多dak1得nei5你m4唔siu2少，gaau2搞dou3到seng4成gin2件si6事lyun6亂saai3晒。

Thanks for nothing, you've made the whole thing a mess.

nei5你zung6仲hou2好ji3意si1思gong2講？zan1真hai6係do1多dak1得nei5你m4唔siu2少aa4呀！

You still have the nerve to talk? Thanks a lot for nothing!

Related words

antonymdo1 ze6多謝dō jeh

Common phrases

zan1真hai6係do1多dak1得nei5你m4唔siu2少

I really have to thank you for nothing

Common mistake

Learners often mistake this for a sincere expression of thanks. Because it contains the word 多, it can sound positive to those unfamiliar with the sarcastic tone, so be careful to use it only when you are genuinely frustrated with someone's interference.