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Going choke your neck if you late

Meaning: in trouble

Pronunciation: choke-your-NEK
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Meaning

in trouble

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What does "Going choke your neck if you late" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?

"Going choke your neck if you late" means "in trouble" in Hawaiian Pidgin.

How do you pronounce "Going choke your neck if you late"?

"Going choke your neck if you late" is pronounced "choke-your-NEK". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!

When do locals use "Going choke your neck if you late"?

"Going choke your neck if you late" is a slang expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.

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"Negative sentences in Pidgin often use 'never' for past tense, as in 'I never see him' (I didn't see him)."

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