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When things are at their worst, they can't get any worse
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Sayings you’ll hear in Central Vietnam — distinctly Central usage first, then nationwide staples.
When things are at their worst, they can't get any worse
Completely finished or resolved
Vietnamese idiom; English definition pending editorial review.
Easily gets bored with something after initial enthusiasm
A small advantage can bring great benefit
Thank you.
To hinder or obstruct someone's progress
To take on a task without fully understanding it
To keep a secret or not reveal information
To make great efforts for little gain
Brothers or close friends become estranged
Gambling is the father of poverty
Opportunity favors those who are prepared
A small loss leads to a much greater one
Wealth without management will eventually be depleted
Legitimate wealth is preserved, illegitimate wealth is exposed
Wealth earned is spent lavishly, but wealth given is used sparingly
Shared work and shared reward
Something given freely should not be taken advantage of
Good things come to those who are patient and wait.
Vietnamese idiom; English definition pending editorial review.
To feel regretful and sorrowful about losing something valuable
Wealth can replace human life