lam4 mun4 jat1 goek3臨門一腳临门一脚
Jyutpinglam4 mun4 jat1 goek3
Yalelàhm mùhn yāt geuk
Definition
To take a shot at the goal in soccer, or to make the final effort to complete a task.
- figurativeto try to score; to shoot at the goal
- the final, crucial step or effort of an undertaking
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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.
