Tiếng Việt · Saying Candidate

bớt ảo đi

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Meaning · English

A reality check: "dial the delusion down" — said to someone whose self-image or plans have floated too far from the ground.

Literally: reduce the illusion

Where it’s used: Origin Mạng xã hội · Vietnamese internet culture

Examples

Chưa học buổi nào mà đòi thi thủ khoa, bớt ảo đi bạn.You haven't studied a single session and you're aiming for top of the class? Get real, friend.

Editorial example (batch 046)

Sources & notes

Discovered via slangviet.com (headword reference only; definition and example written independently for Idiomer). Retrieved 2026-08-05. Reference page: slangviet.com/phrases/bot-ao-di.

Topics: Gen Z slang

Common questions

What does “bớt ảo đi” mean?

A reality check: "dial the delusion down" — said to someone whose self-image or plans have floated too far from the ground. Literally: reduce the illusion

Is “bớt ảo đi” formal or informal?

bớt ảo đi is generally informal.

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