妹仔大過主人婆

mui1 zai2 daai6 gwo3 zyu2 jan2 po4

describes a situation where a person in an inferior position seems to have more authority than his · her superior; literally 'the maid is superior to her lady boss'; acting above one's place; to get one's priorities wrong

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. describes a situation where a person in an inferior position seems to have more authority than his
  2. her superior; literally 'the maid is superior to her lady boss'; acting above one's place; to get one's priorities wrong

Written Forms

妹仔大過主人婆Traditional · Main Form
妹仔大过主人婆Alternate Form

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