zeon6 dei6 jat1 pou3盡地一舖尽地一铺
Jyutpingzeon6 dei6 jat1 pou3
Yalejeuhn deih yāt pou
Definition
To risk everything one has left on a single, final bet or effort.
colloquialmoneyslang
How it's used
Originating from gambling culture, this expression describes a final, desperate attempt to recover losses by staking everything on a single outcome. It carries a strong sense of recklessness and high stakes, often implying that the person has reached a point of no return. While it is most commonly used in the context of gambling, it can also be applied metaphorically to business ventures or high-pressure life decisions.
Examples
He lost all his money and wants to bet everything he has left to win it back.
Are you really going to risk everything you have on one last bet?
Related words
Common phrases
want to risk it all on one last bet
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply working hard or trying one's best. It specifically implies a final, all-or-nothing gamble where failure results in total loss.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
