mou5 nei5 gam3 hou2 hei3冇你咁好氣冇你咁好气
Jyutpingmou5 nei5 gam3 hou2 hei3
Yalemóuh néih gam hóu hei
Definition
To not want to waste time or energy on something one deems pointless or meaningless.
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How it's used
Conveys a sense of dismissive superiority by implying that the other person is wasting their own energy on something trivial or futile. It functions as a firm boundary setting phrase, effectively ending a conversation or a cycle of conflict. The phrase is inherently confrontational and should be used with caution as it can easily escalate tension.
Examples
He always talks about such nonsense, I don't have the energy to listen to him like you do.
You can scold me however you like, but I don't have the patience to argue with you.
Related words
Common phrases
don't have the patience to argue like you
don't have the energy to bother with him like you
Common mistake
Avoid using this phrase in professional or formal settings, as it sounds highly dismissive and rude. It is strictly for informal disputes among friends, family, or peers where you want to signal that you are finished with the interaction.
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Grammar guides
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