mong6 tin1 daa2 gwaa3望天打卦
Jyutpingmong6 tin1 daa2 gwaa3
Yalemohng tīn dá gwa
Definition
To resign oneself to the weather, destiny, or factors beyond one's control.
colloquialworkweather
How it's used
Literally meaning to look at the sky and cast divination lots, this phrase captures the helplessness of those whose livelihood depends entirely on uncontrollable external factors. It is frequently used to describe seasonal businesses or outdoor activities where success is out of human hands. The tone is often one of resignation or frustration regarding the lack of predictability.
Examples
Being a farmer really means you have to rely on the weather.
Is business good, or do you have to rely on luck again?
Related words
Common phrases
business depends on the weather
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe simple planning or waiting for a decision. It specifically implies that the outcome is subject to the whims of nature or fate, rather than human effort or strategy.
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