fong3 fei1 gei1放飛機放飞机
Jyutpingfong3 fei1 gei1
Yalefong fēi gēi
Definition
To fake a test or working record in an accounting audit without actually performing the work.
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How it's used
Originating from the professional services sector, this term describes the act of ticking off audit procedures without actually performing them. While it literally translates to flying a plane, in this context it implies the person has flown away from their responsibilities. It carries a strong negative connotation of professional negligence or dishonesty.
Examples
Have you finished that test yet? Don't fake the records.
He is always faking his work records, which makes his track record look bad.
Related words
Common phrases
always faking work records
do not fake the records
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the common colloquial meaning of standing someone up for a date or meeting. While both involve failing to show up or deliver, the professional usage specifically refers to falsifying documentation or audit evidence.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
