fei1 daan1飛單飞单
Jyutpingfei1 daan1
Yalefēi dāan
Definition
To pocket money from a transaction without recording it in the accounts.
colloquialworkmoney
How it's used
This term specifically refers to the act of an employee taking money from a customer for a transaction but intentionally failing to enter it into the company's official accounting system. It implies a dishonest act of embezzlement or theft by a staff member, usually in a retail or restaurant setting. It is a serious accusation and carries a strong negative connotation.
Examples
He actually dared to pocket the money without recording it at work, he is so bold.
Do you know which employee is pocketing the money without recording it?
Related words
Common phrases
to be caught pocketing money
suspected of pocketing money
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply making a mistake in accounting or forgetting to issue a receipt. It specifically implies a deliberate, fraudulent action taken for personal gain.
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