pou1 cou2 pei4鋪草皮铺草皮
Jyutpingpou1 cou2 pei4
Yalepōu chóu pèih
Definition
To lose money in horse betting.
colloquialmoneyslang
How it's used
Originating from the literal act of laying turf on a racetrack, this slang specifically describes the financial loss incurred when a horse fails to win. It carries a slightly self-deprecating or cynical tone often used among regular punters to describe a bad day at the races. While it specifically relates to horse racing, it is sometimes used more broadly to describe any losing streak in gambling.
Examples
Everything I bet on today lost, I really lost a lot of money.
Related words
Common phrases
to lose so much money that one is effectively covering the track with it
Common mistake
Do not use this phrase to describe losing money in general business or investment contexts, as it is strictly tied to the culture of horse racing and gambling.
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