Definition
捞一把 is a colloquial verb-object phrase meaning 'to make a quick profit' or 'to seize an opportunity to reap benefits', often with a negative connotation of doing so through dishonest or opportunistic means. As a separable phrase, the verb 捞 can take aspect markers and complements, with the object 一把 placed after it (e.g., 捞了一大把, 捞了一把). You can insert a measure word or duration between the two parts.
v.o.
(verb-object) to make a quick profitto seize an opportunity to gain benefits (often by opportunistic or dubious means)
Examples
- 捞一把，。Tā zǒng xiǎng zài gōngsī lǐ lāo yī bǎ, cóng bù kǎolǜ biérén de gǎnshòu.He always wants to make a quick profit in the company, never considering others' feelings.
- ，。Zhè cì tā lāo le yí dà bǎ, zhuàn le bù shǎo qián.This time he grabbed a big profit and made a lot of money.
- ，。Tā chènjī lāo le yì bǎ, ránhòu jiù táo zǒu le.He took the opportunity to reap a profit and then ran away.
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