Tiếng Việt · Proverb Candidate

Cái đinh trong bụng, cái gai trước mắt

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Meaning · English

A hidden worry and an obvious problem

Literally: A nail in the stomach, a thorn in front of the eyes

Examples

Anh ấy luôn cảm thấy cái đinh trong bụng, cái gai trước mắt khi nghĩ về công việc và gia đình.He always feels a hidden worry and an obvious problem when thinking about his job and family.

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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 “Cái đinh trong bụng, cái gai trước mắt” mean?

A hidden worry and an obvious problem Literally: A nail in the stomach, a thorn in front of the eyes

Is “Cái đinh trong bụng, cái gai trước mắt” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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