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nothing, nothing important
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Sayings you’ll hear in the North — distinctly Northern usage first, then nationwide staples.
nothing, nothing important
To neglect or abandon the old (friend, partner, possession) as soon as something new arrives.
Having food (energy/money) is the prerequisite to achieve anything.
Money makes things easier.
He who excuses himself, accuses himself.
in some promising romantic relationship into a fulfilling family
parents' kindness; parental affection
something that one has put a lot of effort into but yields no real result
merits accomplished, fame/honor achieved
real-estate agency
to go to a remote, mountainous and underdeveloped area to do voluntary teaching
To bring in an outsider or enemy who then harms your own people — inviting the wolf into the house.
When the going gets tough, the tough gets going.
holiday rental; vacation rental
having a full belly can make one sleepy
Could be worse; not too bad
So-so; not too bad
rice isn't well cooked, broths aren't well seasoned
synonym of cơm chẳng lành, canh chẳng ngọt
leftover rice and soup dregs
"Minor successes or failures along the way are of no significance – the person who is ultimately triumphant is the only real winner.".
impoverished; impecunious; destitute
Criticism or pressure that is too harsh snuffs out motivation instead of correcting it.
losing temper will lead to a lapse in judgment
(phrase) Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see cả, nhà.
to switch from sin to the right path; to mend one's ways; to turn over a new leaf
to jump the gun, to get ahead of oneself
I need explanation; this needs explanation
jetty extending into the sea
the one getting what they want
Close to the English saying: “Harm watch is harm catch.”.
better safe than sorry
“Dog food” — public displays of affection force-fed to the single people watching.
to cuckold (one's husband)/cuckquean (one's wife); to put horns on (one's spouse); to be unfaithful to (one's spouse)
perfect pair; perfect match
past and present; then and now
Affectionately, one’s ball-and-chain — a partner jokingly called a heavy burden.
Close to the English saying: “Ill gotten, ill spent. (Mr. B Lam).”.
possessing little and not giving any significant gifts, but being very warm-hearted instead
stationery shop
garden-supplies shop
nothing but skin and bones; mere bag of bones
reputation is well merited
to be fitting and proper; to be perfectly justified or deserved
famous sights and beautiful landscapes; splendid tourist attractions
Texting shortcut for “được” — can / OK / fine.
Vulgar expletive initialism (đ* má) — “damn it / f—”. Extremely common online as pure exclamation; still an obscenity.
Texting shortcut for “dễ thương” — cute, adorable.
a long back wastes cloth
distant blood tie
soonish; in the coming days
Making peace is treasured.
"The best way to deal with an opponent is to fight back with similair weapons or tactics.".
Yes, please.
How’s it going lately?
to save some money just in case one may need it.
"Things that are easily acquired, especially money, are just as easily lost or spent.".
to embellish; to embroider
thick as a brick
English equivalentː Haste makes waste.