án binh bất động
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
to temporarily stand down one's army in order to wait and see how things develop
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “án binh bất động” mean?
to temporarily stand down one's army in order to wait and see how things develop
Is “án binh bất động” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“wait and see” (English) — near equivalent.