bịt tai trộm chuông
to fool oneself, to bury one's head in the sand
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to fool oneself, to bury one's head in the sand
Leaving the ball to kick the man — abandoning the issue to attack the person.
(phrase) Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see bỏ, mẹ.
to turn a deaf ear
Discard it and grieve; keep it and suffer — the dilemma of what can neither stay nor go.
Utter insolent rot — barefaced, uncultured nonsense.
Sea-drift gathered into one house — strangers washed together until they're family.
Minding the baby excuses the rice-milling, and the reverse — one back cannot carry two jobs at once.
the same tired old trick; the same trite trope
Netting wind and grabbing shadows — chasing what no hand can close on.
Rake the duckweed and find the vermin — inspect anything closely and out crawl its faults.
Scratching soil and picking grass — subsistence at the fingernail level.
One bowl fewer, a cooler face — eat a little less and keep your dignity intact.
Tease too far and it turns true — the joke that crossed into fact.
The old rogue caught in a berry-snare — a lifetime of cunning undone by the simplest trap.
Belly tells gut — to say something to oneself, keeping the thought private.
Empty belly, frozen back — want attacking from inside and out.
The Buddha of your own pagoda works no miracles — the familiar is never revered; experts are strangers at home.
familiarity breeds contempt
No hen dares peck the Buddha on his altar — station protects; who strikes at the enthroned?
Surrounded by problems or difficulties
Having multiple sources of income
Even a foolish person can be wise in their own home
Many different and conflicting opinions
Spending freely when having money, but seeking help when poor
To have multiple talents or abilities
Effort made earlier will bring benefits later
bye
When February arrives, girls weed and boys carry loads
to pretend not to know something
Knowing something is wrong but still doing it
To know oneself and the enemy ensures victory in all battles
Knowing the truth is not difficult
Be aware of one's position and limitations
Do not avoid something just because it might bring trouble, and do not pursue something just because it might bring benefit.
Many roots support one tree
Vigilant and watchful
To be in a situation where one benefits from someone else's good fortune
To do business or act against the trend or norm
To be uncoordinated or clumsy
To do multiple jobs or tasks at once
Trading losses, but gaining official positions
Being careful with words is more important than having many friends or wealth
Being stingy will lead to loss and trouble
Selling many but earning little
To let go of the helm and take up the oars, meaning to give up control and take a passive role.
To waste or squander something
To be lenient and not strict
Extremely painful or piercing
Vietnamese proverb; English definition pending editorial review.
Extremely sad or depressed
Prepare for the worst
Treat someone unfairly or differently
People prioritize family ties over material wealth
The older generation's actions affect the younger generation
An old person tries to relive their youth
Everyone has their own role and responsibility
A mother praises her own child
A mother always thinks her child is the best
Everyone has their own preferences and tastes