mou5 lat1 to1冇甩拖

Jyutpingmou5 lat1 to1

Yalemóuh lāt tō

Definition

No delay or issues; safe to say that something will be done as promised.

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How it's used

Originating from the Cantonese slang 甩拖 which refers to a breakup or a failed romantic relationship, this phrase has evolved to describe any situation where a plan or commitment is carried out successfully without interruption. It carries a strong sense of reliability and accountability, often used to reassure someone that a promise will be kept. It is frequently used in social or professional contexts to confirm that an event or task will proceed as scheduled.

Examples

ting1聽jat6日joek3約hou2好zo2咗gin3見min6面，nei5你gei3記dak1得mou5冇lat1甩to1拖aa4呀。

We have an appointment tomorrow, remember not to flake on me.

fong3放sam1心laa1啦，ngo5我jat1一ding6定wui5會zeon2準si4時dou3到，zyut6絕deoi3對mou5冇lat1甩to1拖。

Don't worry, I will definitely arrive on time, I won't let you down.

Common phrases

bou2保zing3證mou5冇lat1甩to1拖

guarantee that there will be no issues

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with the literal meaning of breaking up in a relationship. While 甩拖 means to break up, adding 冇 before it changes the meaning entirely to mean keeping a promise or showing up as planned.