laai6 daai6 wok6瀨大鑊濑大镬

Jyutpinglaai6 daai6 wok6

Yalelaaih daaih wohk

Definition

To mess up big time; to get into a big mess or cause a major disaster by making a mistake.

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How it's used

Focuses on the aftermath of a mistake that is difficult to rectify, carrying a sense of impending trouble or severe consequences. It is often used to describe situations where someone has dug themselves into a hole that is hard to climb out of. The term is highly informal and carries a slightly vulgar undertone due to the first character, so avoid using it in professional settings.

Examples

gam1今ci3次zan1真hai6係laai2瀨daai6大wok6鑊laa3喇，dim2點syun3算hou2好aa4呀？

I've really made a huge mess this time, what should I do?

nei5你gaau2搞seng4成gam3咁，zan1真hai6係laai2瀨daai6大wok6鑊㗎gaa4喎。

You've really messed things up badly by doing that.

Common phrases

laai2瀨daai6大wok6鑊je5嘢

to get into a big mess

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with simply making a mistake, as it implies a level of severity that requires significant effort or outside help to resolve. It is not used for minor errors like forgetting a pen, but rather for major blunders.