laai1 zaap6 fong3 gau2拉閘放狗拉闸放狗

Jyutpinglaai1 zaap6 fong3 gau2

Yalelāai jaahp fong gáu

Definition

To pull down the shutters and finish for the day, or to close up and turn away visitors.

slangto pull down the shutters and finish the workday
to close a venue and indicate that visitors are no longer welcome
figurativeto warn troublemakers that they will face consequences

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How it's used

Originally referring to the literal act of closing a shop and letting guard dogs loose to deter intruders, this phrase has evolved into a common office slang for ending the workday. It carries a humorous, slightly aggressive tone when used to tell colleagues to hurry up and finish their tasks. When used in a social or confrontational context, it serves as a blunt warning that the speaker is no longer willing to tolerate someone's presence or behavior.

Examples

gau3夠zung1鐘laa3喇，daai6大gaa1家zeon2準bei6備laai1拉zaap6閘fong3放gau2狗laa1啦。

It's time, everyone get ready to close up and go home.

nei5你zoi3再hai2喺dou6度gaau2搞si6事，ngo5我zau6就laai1拉zaap6閘fong3放gau2狗㗎gaa2喇！

If you keep causing trouble here, I'm going to kick you out!

Common phrases

zeon2準bei6備laai1拉zaap6閘fong3放gau2狗

getting ready to close up shop

Common mistake

Do not use this phrase in a formal or professional setting, as it sounds very informal and potentially rude. It is strictly for use among close colleagues or in casual, heated arguments.