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Sayings you’ll hear in the South — distinctly Southern usage first, then nationwide staples.
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the apple does not fall far from the tree
one caterpillar spoils the broth pot
One drop of poison infects the whole of wine.
what kind of boy that...
having a water buffalo allows one to start a business
child or grandchild of an important person, a nepo baby
(noun) words of wishes and celebration for a wonderful new year
May you have a prosperous New Year!
Close to the English saying: “The more, the merrier.”.
survival of the fittest; big fish eat little fish
birds of a feather flock together
(phrase) Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see các, kiểu.
that which is called...
Close to the English saying: “Adversity is the mother of wisdom.”.
the fuck is/was that?
what is this?
Close to the English saying: “Handsome is as handsome does.”.
teeth and head hair are part and parcel of a person's appearance; teeth and head hair are the most important when it comes to appearance;
the quality of being egocentric as a hypothetical center of the universe
thank you very much
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see cánh tay, phải.
a person always longs for home
to use powerful connections to intimidate people
running club
(as long as) there's water left, it can be drained out
..., or else!; will you just ...!?
if you're ill, bow to all four directions
Close to the English saying: “Fortune favors the brave.”.
"If you are sufficiently determined to achieve something, then you will find a way of doing so.".
Close to the English saying: “Something is better than nothing.”.
Persistent effort will eventually succeed — keep grinding and the goal will be reached.
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
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