faat3 goek3發腳发脚
Jyutpingfaat3 goek3
Yalefaat geuk
Definition
To start off, set out, or start running.
colloquialdaily actionstravel
How it's used
Originating from the idea of setting one's feet in motion, this term is primarily used when referring to the beginning of a journey or a group activity. It carries a sense of collective movement or embarking on a plan together rather than just individual physical running. You will hear it most often when friends are coordinating a departure time for an outing.
Examples
What time are we starting off?
Everyone is ready, we can start now.
Related words
Common phrases
start off immediately
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with literal running or sprinting, as it is almost exclusively used for the act of departing or initiating a trip. Using it to describe an athlete starting a race would sound unnatural.
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