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Definition
To mislead, deceive, or fool someone.
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How it's used
Originating from horse racing terminology, this term refers to someone giving false information about which horse will win. It carries a sense of playful or malicious trickery rather than serious fraud. It is frequently used when someone gives bad advice or directions on purpose.
Examples
He is always misleading the new colleagues into doing things wrong.
Related words
Common phrases
to be misled by someone
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply lying, as it specifically implies leading someone into a trap or a wrong decision through deceptive guidance.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
