lo2 saai3 coi2攞晒彩
Jyutpinglo2 saai3 coi2
Yaleló saai chói
Definition
To win all the glory; to take all the credit.
colloquialpeopleemotion
How it's used
Focuses on the act of monopolizing praise or recognition, often implying that the person is being opportunistic or showy. It frequently carries a slightly cynical tone, suggesting that the person might not deserve the full extent of the acclaim they are receiving.
Examples
He got all the glory at the event, and everyone was so envious.
Related words
Common phrases
to take all the credit
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for simply winning a prize, but it specifically refers to the social recognition or credit gained, rather than the physical trophy or reward itself.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
