Joey_five Posted 20 years ago
Grammar
putting money in someone's pocket
"putting money in someone's pocket" In cantonese, this term means "teaching someone something/ a lesson". I am wondering whether there is simliar meaning in English?
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Hi, "putting money in someone's pocket" In cantonese, this term means "teaching someone something/ a lesson". I am wondering whether there is simliar meaning in English? No.
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Hi,
"putting money in someone's pocket" In cantonese, this term means "teaching someone something/ a lesson". I am wondering whether there is simliar meaning in English?
No. "Putting money in someone's pocket" sounds to me like you are doing something that helps them obtain money. eg You send a customer to their store.
"putting money in someone's pocket" In cantonese, this term means "teaching someone something/ a lesson". I am wondering whether there is simliar meaning in English?
No. "Putting money in someone's pocket" sounds to me like you are doing something that helps them obtain money. eg You send a customer to their store.
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