Bồ nâu đắt cửa rừng
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Something of little value can be precious in the right context
Điều gì đó vô giá trị có thể quý giá trong contexto phù hợp
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Examples
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Sources & notes
Headword listed in the vdict.com proverb dictionary index (discovery source; headword only — no source content copied). Entered as candidate 2026-08-05; definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-08-05; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “Bồ nâu đắt cửa rừng” mean?
Something of little value can be precious in the right context Literally: areca nut expensive at forest gate
Is “Bồ nâu đắt cửa rừng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.