mat1 je5 san1 si1 lo4 baak6 pei4乜嘢新絲蘿蔔皮乜嘢新丝萝卜皮
Jyutpingmat1 je5 san1 si1 lo4 baak6 pei4
Yalemāt yéh sān sī lòh baahk pèih
Definition
Who does one think they are? Used to dismissively question someone's significance or status.
colloquialpeopleslang
How it's used
This expression is a sarcastic way to mock someone who acts arrogant or entitled. It implies that the person is behaving as if they are superior or important when they are actually just an ordinary person. The phrase is highly informal and carries a strong sense of disdain or annoyance.
Examples
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Common phrases
to think one is someone special
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a literal reference to carrots or food, but it is purely idiomatic. It should never be used in a serious or professional context as it is inherently insulting.
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