gaau1 gung1 fo3交功課交功课
Jyutpinggaau1 gung1 fo3
Yalegāau gūng fo
Definition
To hand in homework, or to complete a task that is expected of one.
- to hand in or submit homework to a teacher
- figurativeto complete or hand in tasks that one was assigned to do
colloquialschoolwork
How it's used
Beyond the literal school context, this phrase is frequently used metaphorically in professional or social settings to mean fulfilling an obligation or completing a task that was expected of you. It often carries a slightly sarcastic or weary tone when used for work, implying that the task is a chore that must be completed to satisfy someone else's requirements.
Examples
Why do you never hand in your homework?
I really have to turn in my assignment tomorrow.
Related words
Common phrases
to submit homework on time
to fail to submit homework
Common mistake
Do not use this phrase to mean 'doing' homework; it specifically refers to the act of submitting or handing it over. Use 做功課 when you are in the process of studying or completing the tasks.
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