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# jialat

Pronunciation audio: https://singlish-media.sgp1.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/Expression%2020.m4a

## Meaning

In trouble or a dire situation.

## Example

> *Jialat*, I forgot to bring my keys.

Example audio: https://singlish-media.sgp1.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/Expression%2020%20-%20Sentence%201.m4a

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