Shuai Guo
Literal meaning : To throw or toss the wok/pan
Figurative meaning: To shift the blame onto someone else - especially when trying to avoid responsibility or criticism.
It's like saying "pass the buck" or "throw someone under the bus", but with more of a playful or sarcastic tone often used online.
Etymology:
Comes from Chinese internet slang where "Guo"(wok/pot) represents "blame" - as in carrying a pot of guilt. so when you "shuai guo", you're literally throwing your pot of blame at someone else.
Figurative meaning: To shift the blame onto someone else - especially when trying to avoid responsibility or criticism.
It's like saying "pass the buck" or "throw someone under the bus", but with more of a playful or sarcastic tone often used online.
Etymology:
Comes from Chinese internet slang where "Guo"(wok/pot) represents "blame" - as in carrying a pot of guilt. so when you "shuai guo", you're literally throwing your pot of blame at someone else.
"The project failed and the boss tried to shuai guo to the interns."
"Classic move - he forgot the deadline and then shuai guo the whole thing on IT."
"Classic move - he forgot the deadline and then shuai guo the whole thing on IT."
Shuai Guo by shuaiGuoXiaMaxxx November 9, 2025
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