bụt nhà không thiêng
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Equivalents & related
Near equivalent
familiarity breeds contempt
Excessive closeness or overexposure can lead to disrespect
English
Near equivalent
fight fire with fire
Use tactics of the opponent to respond.
English
Near equivalent
dĩ độc trị độc
"The best way to deal with an opponent is to fight back with similair weapons or tactics.".
Tiếng Việt · via fight fire with fire
Near equivalent
lấy độc trị độc
to fight fire with fire
Tiếng Việt · via fight fire with fire
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Common questions
What does “bụt nhà không thiêng” mean?
familiarity breeds contempt
Is “bụt nhà không thiêng” 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?
“familiarity breeds contempt” (English) — near equivalent.