zong6 daai6 baan2撞大板
Jyutpingzong6 daai6 baan2
Yalejohng daaih báan
Definition
To run into serious trouble or make a major blunder.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
This idiom is used to describe a situation where someone encounters a significant setback or fails miserably due to poor planning or lack of experience. It carries a sense of hitting a wall or experiencing a harsh reality check. It is frequently used as a warning to others to avoid repeating the same mistakes.
Examples
If you do business like this, you will run into big trouble sooner or later.
He messed up his job interview this time because he was not well prepared.
Related words
Common phrases
to end up in a disaster
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply having bad luck, as it specifically implies that the failure is a result of one's own actions or lack of preparation. It is not used for minor inconveniences but rather for major blunders or significant obstacles.
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