jiu1 gung1邀功
Jyutpingjiu1 gung1
Yaleyīu gūng
Definition
To take credit for someone else's achievement or hard work.
colloquialworkpeople
How it's used
Carries a strong negative connotation, implying that the person is opportunistic or dishonest. It is frequently used in workplace settings to describe colleagues who manipulate situations to look better than they actually are. Unlike simply claiming success, this specifically highlights the act of stealing recognition that rightfully belongs to someone else.
Examples
He always likes to take credit for others' work in front of the boss.
It was clearly my work, why are you trying to take the credit?
Common phrases
deliberately take credit
take credit and ask for a reward
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply reporting your own progress to a supervisor. Using this term implies you are being unfair or deceitful, so it is not a neutral way to describe highlighting your own achievements.
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Grammar guides
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