taam1 hau2 song2貪口爽贪口爽
Jyutpingtaam1 hau2 song2
Yaletāam háu sóng
Definition
To speak carelessly or make irresponsible remarks just for the pleasure of speaking.
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How it's used
Focuses on the impulsive nature of speech where the speaker prioritizes the immediate satisfaction of saying something over the actual truth or commitment. It often implies that the speaker has no intention of following through on what they said. It is frequently used to warn someone not to take another person's empty promises or casual remarks seriously.
Examples
Don't just say yes to people without thinking it through.
He just said it for the sake of it, he never thought about the consequences.
Related words
Common phrases
to say something just for the sake of it
to make a promise without thinking
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply lying. While the result is often an untruth, the core of the phrase is the lack of forethought and the impulsive desire to speak, rather than a calculated attempt to deceive.
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