soeng5 dak1 saan1 do1 zung1 jyu6 fu2上得山多終遇虎上得山多终遇虎

Jyutpingsoeng5 dak1 saan1 do1 zung1 jyu6 fu2
Yaleséuhng dāk sāan dō jūng yuh fú
語句

Definition

If you keep taking risks or doing bad things, you will eventually get caught or run into trouble.

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How it's used

This proverb functions as a stern warning against repeated risky behavior or habitual wrongdoing. It implies that luck is finite and that one's past successes do not guarantee future safety. It is frequently used when someone is pushing their luck in professional, academic, or personal contexts.

Examples

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You are always trying to cut corners, be careful, you will eventually get caught.
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He is always late, he finally got into trouble and was fired by the boss.

Common phrases

to try to get away with something
to hit a snag or get into trouble

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