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it's all-or-nothing; you either go big or go home
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Sayings you’ll hear in the North — distinctly Northern usage first, then nationwide staples.
it's all-or-nothing; you either go big or go home
packed like sardines
the customs and habits of each region must be respected
a safe haven; a place with beneficial living conditions, suitable for growth
the customs and habits of each region must be respected
details in a story or event
a thug (a criminal who treats others violently or roughly)
apparently healthy, stout and sturdy even, but very stupid
synonym of đụ má (“fuck”)
synonym of đụ má
very thoroughly, without half-assing
to show one's gratitude; to repay a kindness (usually in reference to war-time sacrifices made)
In order to.
The peak of the peak — absolutely top-tier.
people who suffer the same illness look out for each other
to share the joys and sorrows (usually emphasising the “sorrow” part)
people live or work together but have very different interests or agendas
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see pour, oil, fire.
to add insult to injury; literally "to add kerosene to fire"
get a new master but still remain a slave
synonym of địt mẹ (“fuck”)
to take responsibility for the hardest part of a common task; to bear the brunt; to take the helm
to be restless; to feel uneasy; to be on tenterhooks; to fidget
to be rooted to the spot; to be unable to move due to fear, surprise, or other strong emotions.
synonym of đứng núi này trông núi nọ
Never satisfied with what you have; always thinking somewhere or something else is better.
Someone who is all talk but no action
Knowledge and learning make a person wise
A sharp tool can't be used to fix its own handle
To compromise and prioritize harmony
To carefully nurture and develop something
to flatter or try to win someone over by praising their children
Citizens should know their nation's history
Bad behavior leads to loss of relationships and community
Family ties are stronger than any other relationship
Numerous people gather
Regardless of what others say
No matter who is involved
no matter how much care is taken
Building many temples is not as virtuous as saving one person's life
Prioritize food over other things
To take the blame for something
Teach children good habits and values from a young age
In a state of intense anger or fury
very easy
Ignorance is better than superficial knowledge
Talking much leads to many mistakes
Those who are overly emotional or empathetic will get entangled in complicated relationships
Weaving without a shuttle
To turn a mistake into something useful
Don't interfere with others' business when it's going smoothly
Fail and then succeed
To take unnecessary trouble
Vietnamese idiom; English definition pending editorial review.
Vietnamese idiom; English definition pending editorial review.
To be unemployed or have no stable job
overcome difficulties to achieve success
To experience and learn by doing
Seek advice from experienced people and consider younger perspectives
to notice something by chance