gai1 mou4 aap3 hyut3雞毛鴨血鸡毛鸭血
Jyutpinggai1 mou4 aap3 hyut3
Yalegāi mòuh aap hyut
Definition
In utter chaos, deep trouble, or a complete mess.
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How it's used
This idiom vividly describes a scene of utter disorder, destruction, or a situation where people are left in a state of extreme distress or panic. It is often used to exaggerate the aftermath of a fight, a messy project, or a chaotic event. It carries a strong sense of visual clutter or emotional wreckage.
Examples
You made the whole house a complete mess, what on earth are you doing?
That accident left everyone in total chaos and misery.
Related words
Common phrases
to cause a scene of total chaos
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe simple messiness like a messy desk or a bit of dust. It implies a level of severity or turmoil that borders on a disaster or a very intense conflict.
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