gong2 gam3 ji6 me1講咁易咩讲咁易咩
Jyutpinggong2 gam3 ji6 me1
Yalegóng gam yih mē
Definition
Easier said than done; easy to talk about but hard to actually do.
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How it's used
Use this phrase to challenge someone who is oversimplifying a difficult task or making unrealistic promises. It functions as a rhetorical question that immediately dismisses the feasibility of the other person's suggestion. It carries a slightly cynical or weary tone, suggesting that the speaker has likely tried and failed at the task themselves.
Examples
You say you'll quit just like that, easier said than done, right?
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Common mistake
Do not use this as a literal question about the ease of speaking. It is strictly an idiomatic expression used to express skepticism about the difficulty of an action.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
