Tiếng Việt · Proverb Candidate

Chết chìm vớ được phao

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Meaning · English

To gain something unexpectedly in a difficult situation

Literally: Die drowning but get a float

Examples

Anh ấy thất nghiệp nhưng nhờ quen biết mà được giới thiệu việc làm mới, thật là chết chìm vớ được phao.He was unemployed but got a new job introduction through acquaintance, it's really dying drowning but getting a float.

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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 “Chết chìm vớ được phao” mean?

To gain something unexpectedly in a difficult situation Literally: Die drowning but get a float

Is “Chết chìm vớ được phao” formal or informal?

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

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