Rắn mai tại chỗ, rắn hổ về nhà
Troubles at home are worse than those elsewhere
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Troubles at home are worse than those elsewhere
One trouble goes, another comes
to bring trouble upon oneself
People with similar characteristics or behaviors gather together
a treacherous or deceitful person
Very slippery or elusive
Everyone has a role to play in society
People with minor flaws criticize those with more serious flaws
Bad people enter while good people leave
When bad people arrive, good people leave
When trouble enters, it's best to address it directly
A person's bad influence remains even after they leave
a person who is strong and energetic
Someone in a poor position criticizes others who are even worse off
Stubborn and unyielding
Completely evil or wicked
When an opportunity arises, take it or it may not come again
When an opportunity arises, one should take advantage of it
Opportunities should be seized when they arise
Unexpected events can bring unexpected benefits
To take revenge on the wrong person
A small but fierce opponent is more feared than a large but harmless one
Use too much effort for a small gain
To use excessive force for a small task
Different people have different fortunes
The first full moon of the year
Be cautious of someone's true intentions
No matter what happens, it's all the same to me
Distance is relative, depending on relationships
Being kind is more valuable than having a son
Vietnamese proverb; English definition pending editorial review.
Something very cheap can still be harmful or deadly in excess
Something very cheap will eventually run out if used excessively
Something is very cheap and abundant
Vietnamese proverb; English definition pending editorial review.
Vietnamese proverb; English definition pending editorial review.
Something cheap is not worth investing time or effort into
You get what you pay for
Something cheap is used carelessly, but something expensive is used sparingly
Buy when cheap, sell when valuable
Something cheap to buy may be expensive to maintain
Something cheap to buy can be expensive to maintain
Something may be cheap at first but costly in the long run
To complain about a situation that is already bad
Something is better than nothing
Something is better than nothing
Even a little help is better than nothing
Even the most incompatible people can get along
A small problem that causes much trouble
Many people trying to do something at the same time can create chaos
To gossip or talk excessively
A good son-in-law is like a son, a good daughter-in-law is like a daughter
Family ties are stronger than material wealth
Signs indicate a big event or change is coming
Even good things can have bad consequences
A crisis is over when its signs are visible
Even foolish people can see the obvious
Signs indicate a big event or change is approaching
Calamities often come with warning signs
Trouble is imminent when there are signs of it