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Definition
Penalty kick in soccer; or a twelve-hour work shift.
- penalty kick in soccer
- slanga work shift lasting twelve hours
How it's used
While the term originates from the distance of the penalty spot from the goal line, it is used exclusively in the context of football. In a non-sports context, it can occasionally be used as a metaphorical way to describe a high-pressure situation or a final, decisive moment where one has to take a risk. Note that in professional football commentary, the term is synonymous with the penalty kick itself, not just the spot.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse the football usage with the workplace slang where it refers to a twelve-hour shift. If you are talking about sports, the context will usually make it clear, but avoid using it to describe a twelve-hour work shift unless you are specifically using the local office jargon.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
