Tiếng Việt · Proverb Candidate

Chưa qua cầu đã cắt nhịp

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Meaning · English

To give up before even trying

Literally: Not yet crossed the bridge but already cut the pier

Examples

Anh ấy chưa qua cầu đã cắt nhịp, không dám tham gia cuộc thiHe gave up before even trying, didn't dare to join the contest

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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 “Chưa qua cầu đã cắt nhịp” mean?

To give up before even trying Literally: Not yet crossed the bridge but already cut the pier

Is “Chưa qua cầu đã cắt nhịp” formal or informal?

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

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