faan2 zyun3 zyu1 tou5反轉豬肚反转猪肚
Jyutpingfaan2 zyun3 zyu1 tou5
Yalefáan jyun jyū tóuh
Definition
To experience how once-intimate friends or groups turn on each other and reveal their ugly nature after a dispute.
colloquialpeopleemotion
How it's used
This is a classic Cantonese xiehouyu, where the full phrase is 反轉豬肚就係屎. It vividly describes the sudden revelation of someone's nasty character when a relationship sours. It is typically used to express shock or disappointment at a former friend's betrayal or sudden change in attitude.
Examples
I never expected them to turn on each other like that, it is truly shameful.
Related words
Common phrases
To turn one's back on a friend and reveal one's true, foul nature.
Common mistake
Do not use this phrase to describe a simple disagreement or a minor misunderstanding. It implies a deep, irreversible betrayal or the exposure of a hidden, unpleasant side of someone's personality.
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