m4 daa2 m4 soeng1 sik1唔打唔相識唔打唔相识
Jyutpingm4 daa2 m4 soeng1 sik1
Yalem̀h dá m̀h sēung sīk
Definition
To become friends after starting out with a misunderstanding, argument, or physical fight.
colloquialpeopleemotion
How it's used
This idiom describes a situation where a conflict or misunderstanding serves as the catalyst for a deeper, more genuine friendship. It is often used to lighten the mood after a tense situation has been resolved. The phrase implies that the initial friction was necessary to reveal the true character of the other person.
Examples
We had an argument before, but we really became friends through that conflict.
Related words
Common phrases
really became friends through a conflict
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe a literal physical fight, as it is almost exclusively used for verbal arguments or professional disagreements. It is not meant to excuse actual violence.
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