lok6 daap6落叠
Jyutpinglok6 daap6
Yalelohk daahp
Definition
To agree to a deal, take the bait, or buy into something.
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How it's used
Originally derived from the terminology of traditional Chinese opera and street performances, where the term referred to a performer physically falling into a specific position or trap. It now carries a slightly cynical nuance, implying that the person who has fallen for the deal or scheme has been tricked or manipulated by someone else's smooth talking.
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Common mistake
Do not use this to describe a formal business agreement or a simple consensus. It is strictly for situations where someone has been persuaded, often against their better judgment or due to deception.
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