ivory tower
A place of intellectual pursuit, isolated from practical realities.
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ivory tower
A place of refuge from the world and its strivings and posturings.
ivy bush
Like an owl in an ivy bush; a simile for a meagre or weasel-faced man, with a large wig, or very bushy hair.
ixnay
No.
i’m afloat
A boat. This is also used for coat. See ante.
im hơi lặng tiếng
To remain silent and still
Im lặng như tờ
Vietnamese proverb; English definition pending editorial review.
Im như hến
Remaining silent to avoid trouble
Im như thóc
Remaining silent and still
Im như thóc trong bồ
Remaining silent and still in a difficult situation
Im như thóc trầm ba mùa
Remain silent and endure hardships for a long time
Im như thóc đổ bồ
Remain silent and still
im phăng phắc
completely lost or confused
Im thin thít như thịt nấu đông
Keeping a secret very well
Im ỉm như bà cốt uống thuốc
To pretend to be obedient or agreeable
Im ỉm như gái ngồi phải cọc
Remaining silent and still, often in a tense or awkward situation
Im ỉm như mèo ăn vụng
Acting secretly and quietly
im-ỉm như gái ngồi phải cọc
To sit quietly and obediently
Ích Duệ làm sao, Đồng Giao làm vậy.
Imitation or following someone's example
Ích kỉ hại nhân
Self-interest harms others
Ít bột không nặn nhiều bánh
Limited resources cannot produce abundant results
Ít bột không nặn được nhiều bánh
Limited resources cannot produce great results
Ít bột vẫn gột nên hồ
Small contributions can add up to make a big difference
Ít chắt chiu hơn nhiều phung phí
Saving a little is better than wasting a lot
Ít chắt chiu hơn nhiều vung phí
Saving a little is better than wasting a lot
Ít còn hơn không
Something is better than nothing
Ít ngài dài đũa
A small person can have great power or influence
Ít thầy dày đẫy
Having many teachers makes one wise
Ít thầy đầy đây, nhiều thầy chia bảy chia ba
Too many leaders cause confusion and inefficiency
Ít thầy đầy đĩa
Many unskilled workers can't replace one skilled expert
Ít thầy đầy đẫy
Too many leaders cause confusion
Ít tuổi đã chơi trèo
Young but already experienced in romantic relationships
Ít ăn, ít mặc, ít lo, ít làm
Living a simple life reduces worries and troubles
í a í ới
an expression of excitement or surprise
ích hữu có 3
having some benefits
ích kỷ hại nhân
Selfishness harms others
ích thì ích lợi
Small benefits can add up to significant advantages
ít lâu nay
Vietnamese phrase; English definition pending editorial review.
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