tung4 jat1 go3 bei6 go1 lung1 ceot1 hei3同一個鼻哥窿出氣同一个鼻哥窿出气
Jyutpingtung4 jat1 go3 bei6 go1 lung1 ceot1 hei3
Yaletùhng yāt go beih gō lūng chēut hei
Definition
To share the exact same stance, opinion, or point of view; to act in collusion.
- figurativeto share the exact same stance or point of view
- figurativeto act in collusion; to sing the same tune
colloquialpeoplecommunication
How it's used
This idiom vividly describes two or more people who share identical opinions or act in perfect coordination, often implying a sense of collusion or being inseparable. It is frequently used in contexts where people suspect others of conspiring together or simply being too aligned in their thinking. The imagery of sharing a single nostril to breathe highlights how closely linked their perspectives are.
Examples
The two of them are always on the same wavelength.
Are you two trying to sing from the same hymn sheet?
Related words
Common phrases
always being on the same page
Common mistake
Avoid using this in formal or professional settings, as the imagery of a nostril is quite informal and can sound slightly crude or mocking depending on the tone of voice.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
