sai2 tung4 ngan2 gaap3 daai6 seng1洗銅銀夾大聲洗铜银夹大声
Jyutpingsai2 tung4 ngan2 gaap3 daai6 seng1
Yalesái tùhng ngán gaap daaih sēng
Definition
To be in the wrong yet remain defiant and shout loudly to defend oneself.
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How it's used
This idiom vividly describes someone who tries to mask their guilt or lack of logic by being loud and aggressive. It implies that the person is trying to use volume and intimidation to overpower the fact that they have no valid argument. It is almost exclusively used to criticize someone's poor attitude during a confrontation.
Examples
He was clearly in the wrong, yet he still acted defiantly.
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Common mistake
Do not use this to describe someone who is simply loud or confident. It specifically requires the context of the person being in the wrong and using their volume as a defensive, unrepentant tactic.
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Grammar guides
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