tambâ tacho

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Macanese

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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Literally, to fix pot/pan. Possibly a calque of Cantonese 補鑊补镬 (bou2 wok6, to fix a mess, literally to repair a wok).

Verb

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tambâ tacho (idiomatic)

  1. to substitute or fill in for someone at the last minute
    Chomâ iou vai tambâ tacho? Nádi!
    Invite me to replace someone missing? No way!

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