ăn to nói lớn
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Also seen as: ăn to nói nhớn
Sense 1
Meaning · English
to be straightforward, bold, and decisive in one's conduct and speech
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
trực tiếp, dứt khoát trong hành động và lời nói
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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 ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
to act with confidence and magnanimity; to have a strong and forthright personality
Examples
Tính ông ấy vốn ăn to nói lớn, không thích sự rụt rè.He is by nature bold and straightforward; he doesn't like hesitancy.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “ăn to nói lớn” mean?
to be straightforward, bold, and decisive in one's conduct and speech
Is “ăn to nói lớn” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.