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Jyutpingjat1 geng2 hyut3
Yaleyāt géng hyut
Definition
To have lost a great deal of money.
colloquialmoney
How it's used
Evokes the vivid image of having one's throat slit, highlighting the severity of a financial loss. It is almost exclusively used when someone has been overcharged or has suffered a significant investment loss due to poor judgment or being cheated. The phrase carries a strong sense of regret or frustration regarding the scale of the damage.
Examples
I lost a huge amount of money in the stock market this time.
Related words
Common phrases
to be ripped off and lose a lot of money
to lose a lot of money on a purchase or investment
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe small or trivial losses, as the imagery is quite dramatic. It is specifically reserved for situations where the financial impact is substantial or feels like a personal disaster.
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Grammar guides
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