sei2 bei2 nei5 tai2死畀你睇
Jyutpingsei2 bei2 nei5 tai2
Yaleséi béi néih tái
Definition
To threaten to commit suicide to show defiance or to make a point; also used to show one is in a severe dilemma.
- to threaten to commit suicide to show defiance, or as a protest
- figurativeto be in a desperate situation or severe dilemma
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How it's used
This phrase is a highly dramatic and confrontational expression used to signal extreme frustration or to call someone's bluff. It is rarely intended as a literal threat of suicide, but rather serves as a hyperbolic way to express that the speaker has reached their breaking point. Because of its intense emotional weight, it is almost exclusively used in heated arguments with people one is very close to.
Examples
If you keep bothering me, I'll really show you what I'm capable of doing.
Related words
Common phrases
really show you by dying
show you right now
Common mistake
Do not use this phrase in professional or formal settings, as it is considered extremely aggressive and manipulative. Even in casual conversation, it can be seen as emotionally immature or overly dramatic.
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