ngok6 jyu4 taam4鱷魚潭鳄鱼潭
Jyutpingngok6 jyu4 taam4
Yalengohk yùh tàahm
Definition
Crocodile pool, or figuratively, a highly dangerous place full of hidden threats.
- crocodile pool
- figurativea highly dangerous place full of hidden threats or bad people
slangpeopleslang
How it's used
Used metaphorically to describe a workplace or social environment where people are cutthroat, manipulative, or waiting to take advantage of others. It implies a high level of risk where one must be constantly on guard to avoid being exploited or sabotaged. The term paints a vivid picture of a place where you might be eaten alive if you let your guard down.
Examples
That place is basically a den of thieves, you really shouldn't go.
Do you know that company is a dangerous place full of backstabbers?
Related words
Common phrases
to fall into a dangerous situation
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe a literal lake with crocodiles, as it is almost exclusively used as a slang metaphor for toxic or dangerous human environments. Using it in a literal context will confuse listeners.
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Grammar guides
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