Etymology

no eye see

Today it means: To be unable to bear (the sight of) something anymore; to refuse to be involved further; to be disinclined to continue caring about. Full definition →

Cantonese 冇眼睇
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  1. Cantonese · calque of冇眼睇
  2. English todayno eye see

Calque of Cantonese 冇眼睇 (mou⁵ ngaan⁵ tai²).

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