quod
Newgate, or any other prison. The dab's in quod; the poor rogue is in prison.
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quod
A prison, a lock-up; QUODDED, put in prison. QUOD is really a shortening of quadrangle; so to be QUODDED is to be within four walls. The expression is, however, seldom used now except to mean in prison. At Oxford, where it is spelt QUAD, the word has its original signification.
quodger
A contraction, or corruption rather, of the Latin law phrase, QUO JURE? by what law?—Legal.
quos ego
A threat of punishment for disobedience. The words, from Virgil's /Eneid (1,135), were uttered by Neptune to the disobedient and rebellious winds, and are sometimes given as an example of aposiopesis, i.e. a stopping short for rhetorical effort, "Whom I — ," said Neptune, the "will punish" being left to the imagination.
quota
Snack, share, part, proportion, or dividend. Tip me my quota; give me part of the winnings, booty, or plunder. CANT.
quote unquote
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
qwerty syndrome
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
qua cầu cất dịp
to take advantage of an opportunity
Qua cầu ngả nón trông cầu
Cross the bridge and then look back at it
qua cầu đã vội cất dịp
Don't burn bridges after crossing them
qua khỏi truông voi tro bòi cho khái
After overcoming a big challenge, a smaller one seems easy
qua rào vỗ vế
To flatter someone to achieve a goal
qua sông đấm cò vào sóng
To fight a losing battle
qua sông đấm gì ra sóng
Do not complain about difficulties after taking on a challenge
Qua đình ngả nón trông đình
Respect and prioritize one's own family
qua, hôn, tang, tế bất tại cấm lệ
Exceptions can be made in emergency situations
quan bất phiền, dân bất nhiễu
Officials do not bother, people do not disturb
quan bất tại ngu
Officials are not necessarily knowledgeable
quan chẩy rồi, thợ ngôi cũng tếch
When those in power fall, their subordinates also suffer
quan cần dân chẳng vội
The ruler needs the people, not the other way around
quan cứ lịnh, lính cứ truyền
Officers follow orders, soldiers follow instructions
quan muốn sang, nhà hàng muốn đắt
Everyone has their own ambitions and desires
quan phủ đi, quan tri nhậm
One official leaves, another takes over
quan sứ Nghệ, lệ Thanh-hương
officials are corrupt and law is not upheld
quan tiền nặng quan tiền chìm, bồ-gìn nhẹ bồ-gìn nổi
A person with power and money will eventually fall, while a humble person will rise
Quan văn mất một đồng tiền
A small loss can lead to a much bigger problem
quan văn mất một đồng tiền, xem bằng quan võ mất quyền quận công
A loss of prestige is more significant than a loss of material wealth
quay thua đáo gỡ
To turn a defeat into a victory
quen càng lèn cho đau
Familiarity can lead to contempt or hurt
quen mui biết mùi ăn mãi
Familiarity breeds fondness
quen thói bốc rời
Familiarity breeds carelessness
quyền bà Hoàng
absolute power or authority
quân tử dĩ chí khí tương kỳ
Gentlemen should help each other with loyalty and spirit
Quân tử là quân tử Tàu
A gentleman is recognized and respected everywhere
quân vô loài
A person without manners or morals
quân xử thần tử, thần bất tử bất trung!
A loyal subject must die if the king is killed
quí vật đãi quí nhân
Treat important guests with precious things
quít dầy gặp móng tay nhọn
A gentle person meets a ruthless one
quạ chui chuồng lợn
Someone of low status or morality takes advantage of someone of higher status
quạ theo gà con
Someone follows or imitates another's bad behavior
quạ thấy gà thì đớp
To take advantage of someone's weakness
quả báo ăn cháo gẫy răng, ăn cơm gẫy đũa
Suffering consequences of one's actions
Quả cau nho nhỏ, cái vỏ vân vân
Something small can have many complexities
quả cau nho nhỏ, cái vỏ vân vân, nay anh học gần, mai anh học xa
A person's abilities or talents are not proportional to their appearance
quả chín thì ngắt, quả xanh thì đừng
Take what is ready and available
quả không vo mà tròn
Something is naturally perfect without needing any effort
quả xanh gặp nanh sắt
An inexperienced person meets a cunning one
quả xanh nanh sắt
A young person with a strong and fierce personality
Quảng Nam có núi ngũ hành
Describes a place with diverse landscapes
quảng Nam có núi ngũ hành, có sông Chợ Củi, có thành Đồng Dương
describes a place with abundant natural resources
quấy hôi bôi nhọ
to slander or defame someone
quấy như quỉ
To behave very badly or mischievously
quấy như quỉ nhà chay
To disturb or annoy someone constantly
quần cháo lòng
Vietnamese proverb; English definition pending editorial review.
quần cháo lòng, khăn mảnh bát
Being poor and having limited resources
quần là áo lượt
Being well-matched or compatible
quần lĩnh áo the
Wearing elegant clothes but having no money
quần manh dẫn quần manh
Strong people attract other strong people
quỉ khốc thần kinh
Extremely terrifying or frightening
quỉ nhập trường
To be possessed by a mischievous spirit