tau4 po3 hyut3 lau4頭破血流头破血流
Jyutpingtau4 po3 hyut3 lau4
Yaletàuh po hyut làuh
Definition
To be badly battered and bleeding; to suffer a devastating defeat.
- to have a badly bleeding and injured head
- figurativeto be badly battered or suffer a devastating loss
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How it's used
While this idiom describes literal physical injury, it is frequently used metaphorically to describe a crushing defeat or a situation where someone has suffered severe setbacks after a fierce struggle. It carries a dramatic tone and is often used to emphasize the intensity of a conflict or the severity of a failure. It is not used for minor scrapes or small accidents.
Examples
They fought until their heads were broken and bleeding.
Do you want to end up badly battered before you are satisfied?
Related words
Common phrases
to fight until battered and bleeding
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe minor injuries or small cuts. It implies a level of violence or extreme consequence that makes it inappropriate for everyday mishaps.
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Grammar guides
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