maak3 daai6 ngaan5 gong2 daai6 waa6擘大眼講大話掰大眼讲大话
Jyutpingmaak3 daai6 ngaan5 gong2 daai6 waa6
Yalemaak daaih ngáahn góng daaih wah
Definition
To lie through one's teeth; to tell a bold-faced lie despite the obvious truth.
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How it's used
This expression carries a strong sense of indignation and moral judgment, implying that the liar is shameless or brazen. It is used specifically when the lie is so obvious that it defies objective reality, making the speaker feel insulted by the audacity of the deception. It is far more aggressive than simply saying someone is lying.
Examples
The evidence is right here, do you still want to lie through your teeth?
He clearly did it wrong, yet he can still lie to people with a straight face.
Related words
Common phrases
to lie through one's teeth
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe a simple or white lie. It is reserved for situations where the truth is undeniable and the liar is actively ignoring the facts to manipulate the situation.
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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.
