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Offering something to someone who doesn't need or want it
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Offering something to someone who doesn't need or want it
To reserve something for someone who doesn't deserve or need it
To use brute force to solve a problem
Use the right tool for the job
Being in the right place at the right time brings benefits
Discard something when it's no longer useful
A casual or brief encounter
A small action can have significant consequences
Romantic or unrealistic ideas
Vietnamese phrase; English definition pending editorial review.
Vietnamese phrase; English definition pending editorial review.
A group of weak individuals is no match for one strong person
It's hard to catch a thief from one's own family
Someone refuses to admit their mistake
The guilty party refuses to admit fault, while the innocent one takes the blame
One evil replaces another
A person remains loyal to their roots or origin
One's reputation remains after they're gone
An old fox doesn't eat its neighbor's chicken
A coward boasts of being brave
To rely on someone else's power or influence to intimidate others
No fox is kind to chickens
A person with a bad intention hiding behind a good appearance
A cowardly person pretending to be strong
A coward hiding behind a powerful person's reputation
A cowardly person pretending to be strong
Good things will eventually reveal themselves
Good people remain noble despite adversity
Using someone else's strength to achieve one's own goals
Good things happen together, bad things happen together
Good things come together, bad things happen one after another
Talented people are hidden from public view
Small efforts can accumulate to achieve something significant
Small amounts can accumulate to make a big difference
Mistakenly regard something bad as good
Good things happen when the time is right
cat litter
To intervene in someone else's conflict
It's better to remain silent than to speak incorrectly
It's better to remain silent than to speak incorrectly
Be content with one's situation
Silent and unresponsive
Remaining completely silent
Vietnamese phrase; English definition pending editorial review.
Vietnamese phrase; English definition pending editorial review.
Vietnamese phrase; English definition pending editorial review.
Vietnamese phrase; English definition pending editorial review.
Match strength with strength or ability with ability
Things are done according to one's ability
People have different abilities and talents
To abandon a favorable situation
To release a caught snake back into the water
Let each person do their own thing
To let things slide or neglect responsibilities
Only praise those who deserve it
Money is valued over human relationships
Let go of something small to gain something bigger
Everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses
Someone benefits from others' efforts
Something worthless still has some use