hou2 hei3 zoi6 hau6 tau4好戲在後頭好戏在后头
Jyutpinghou2 hei3 zoi6 hau6 tau4
Yalehóu hei joih hauh tàuh
Definition
The best part is yet to come; the most exciting moment has not arrived yet.
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How it's used
Used to reassure someone that a situation will improve or that a more exciting development is imminent. It often carries a slightly dramatic or teasing tone, implying that the current state is merely a buildup to the main event. It is frequently employed in competitive contexts or when someone is prematurely disappointed by a slow start.
Examples
No need to rush, the best part is yet to come.
You think it's over? The best part is still to come.
Related words
Common phrases
the best is yet to come
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe literal theatrical performances, as it is strictly a figurative idiom for life events or ongoing situations. It is also not a direct translation of the English phrase "the best is yet to come" in a sentimental or long-term life-advice context.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
