haak3 dou3 biu1 niu6嚇到標尿吓到标尿
Jyutpinghaak3 dou3 biu1 niu6
Yalehaak dou bīu niuh
Definition
To be scared to the point of losing bladder control; to be terrified out of one's wits.
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How it's used
This expression is a hyperbolic way to describe extreme shock or terror. It functions as a vivid, slightly vulgar intensifier rather than a literal description of incontinence. It is most effective when used among friends to emphasize how sudden or intense a fright was.
Examples
He suddenly screamed and scared the living daylights out of me!
Related words
Common phrases
scared to death
Common mistake
Avoid using this phrase in formal settings or with people you do not know well, as the reference to bodily functions can be considered crude or offensive.
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Grammar guides
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