saai1 goek3 lik6嘥腳力嘥脚力
Jyutpingsaai1 goek3 lik6
Yalesāai geuk lihk
Definition
To waste energy walking around; to walk in vain.
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How it's used
This phrase specifically highlights the physical exertion of walking to a location that turns out to be closed, empty, or not worth the trip. It carries a sense of frustration or regret over the wasted physical effort. It is often used to discourage someone from making a trip that the speaker knows will be fruitless.
Examples
The shop moved really far away, I only found out after getting there, what a waste of effort walking.
Related words
Common phrases
really a waste of walking effort
it is just a waste of walking effort
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe wasting time or money, as it is strictly limited to the physical act of walking or traveling on foot. For general waste of effort, use 嘥氣 or 嘥心機 instead.
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