zoek3 maai4 jat1 tiu4 fu3著埋一條褲着埋一条裤
Jyutpingzoek3 maai4 jat1 tiu4 fu3
Yalejeuk màaih yāt tìuh fu
Definition
To be in the same boat; to share the same fate or be closely associated in a difficult situation.
colloquialpeopleslang
How it's used
This idiom carries a strong connotation of collusion or shared interests, often implying that two people are working together in a way that might be secretive or suspicious. While it can mean being in the same situation, it is frequently used to describe people who are inseparable or share the same agenda, sometimes negatively.
Examples
Those two are in cahoots, I don't trust either of them.
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Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a literal description of sharing clothing, but it is strictly a figurative expression for close alliance or shared fate. Do not use it to describe people who are simply friends or colleagues without the implication of a shared secret or common goal.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
