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To do something useless or unbeneficial
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To do something useless or unbeneficial
A person's true nature is revealed through their actions
Disaster follows bad intentions
There's always a backup plan
Food and clothing are basic needs
Having to work tirelessly at someone else's beck and call
Having more than one can handle
A cheeky, affectionate greeting — "eaten anything yet, gorgeous?" — from TikToker Nghi Khùn's viral clip, now a stock flirty opener.
A full stomach and warm clothes are the keys to happiness
Having just enough food to survive
To have something within reach but fail to take advantage of it
Something or someone very familiar and comforting
Easily done or requiring little effort
One cannot expect to achieve much with minimal effort
One gets paid for their work
Earn just enough to get by
One problem is not yet over, another arises
To stop or give up something at a critical moment
To care for someone or something very carefully
Being strong and powerful gives one an advantage
Take advantage of someone's weakness
Laugh uncontrollably
Laugh heartily and contentedly
When things are at their worst, they can't get any worse
Completely finished or resolved
Vietnamese idiom; English definition pending editorial review.
Force something to happen
completely defeated or ruined
A crowded and bustling place
Easily gets bored with something after initial enthusiasm
Completely and utterly
A small advantage can bring great benefit
to change from bad to good
Thank you.
To hinder or obstruct someone's progress
The situation depends on the person in charge
To forbid someone from doing something, but then do it yourself
Vietnamese proverb; English definition pending editorial review.
To take on a task without fully understanding it
Handle something carefully to avoid trouble
Worry about one's children's future
Good deeds bring good fortune
To wish for wealth and actually become wealthy
A small problem can become a big issue if not addressed
One person's misfortune is another's benefit
To tackle a problem where it is most pressing
To bully or intimidate others using one's power or authority
Cannot harm or affect someone
To keep a secret or not reveal information
to completely change one's life
Neglected or abandoned
To make great efforts for little gain
Brothers or close friends become estranged
Vietnamese proverb; English definition pending editorial review.
To be extremely shy or timid
Follow the rules and obey authority
Addicted to gambling
Gambling is the father of poverty
A small mistake reveals a larger problem
Opportunity favors those who are prepared