jat1 geoi2 loeng5 dak1一舉兩得一举两得
Jyutpingjat1 geoi2 loeng5 dak1
Yaleyāt géui léuhng dāk
Definition
To kill two birds with one stone; to gain two benefits from a single action.
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How it's used
This idiom is used to describe situations where a single action yields two positive outcomes simultaneously. It is frequently employed in casual conversation to praise the efficiency of a plan or a clever decision. While it sounds slightly more formal than everyday slang, it is perfectly natural in both professional and social settings.
Examples
Exercising while listening to music is truly killing two birds with one stone.
Related words
Common phrases
truly a win-win
achieve two things at once
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
