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Meaning of die liao | Babel Free

Phrase CEFR B2
ˈdaɪ˦ ljaʊ˨˩

Definitions

  1. Used to suggest that one is doomed, or as good as dead.
    Manglish, Singlish, excessive, intransitive
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see die, liao.
    Manglish, Singlish, intransitive

Examples

“[…] the exam so hard, i die⟳ liao lah (that paper was tough as hell, i'm sure to flunk).”
“dont join⟳ smrt lar.. with their frequent breakdowns, they are facing alot^([sic]) of scrutiny from the public, stakeholders and regulators. anything goes wrong n they need⟳ a scapegoat den u die⟳ liao.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

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