faat3 gai1 maang4發雞盲发鸡盲
Jyutpingfaat3 gai1 maang4
Yalefaat gāi màahng
Definition
To fail to see or find something obvious; to be blind to something.
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How it's used
This idiom is used to tease someone who overlooks something right in front of their eyes. It carries a playful or mildly frustrated tone rather than being a literal description of visual impairment. It is common to use it when someone is searching for an object that is clearly visible.
Examples
The word is right there, are you blind?
I've been looking for a long time but can't find it, I must be blind.
Related words
Common phrases
Are you blind?
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe actual vision problems, as it is strictly used for temporary lapses in attention or observation. Using it to describe someone with poor eyesight is considered offensive.
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Grammar guides
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