gwat6 cou2 pei4掘草皮
Jyutpinggwat6 cou2 pei4
Yalegwaht chóu pèih
Definition
To win money from horse racing.
colloquialmoneyslang
How it's used
This expression uses the imagery of digging up turf to represent the act of winning money from horse racing. It carries a slightly informal and sometimes cynical tone, often implying that the person is trying to extract wealth from the track rather than just enjoying the sport. It is specifically tied to the gambling aspect of horse racing in Hong Kong.
Examples
He goes to the racecourse to make money from betting all the time, hoping to get rich.
Are you going to bet on horses again? Be careful not to lose all your money.
Related words
Common phrases
to go to the racecourse to bet
Common mistake
Do not use this literally to describe gardening or landscaping work, as it is strictly slang for horse racing gambling. Using it in a professional or formal context will sound very strange or inappropriate.
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