có mới nới cũ
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To neglect or abandon the old (friend, partner, possession) as soon as something new arrives.
Literally: Having the new, loosening one’s hold on the old.
How to use it
✓ Use it when
Reproaching fickleness in relationships or loyalties.
Register: informalConnotation: reproachfulEra: Traditional – present
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Có nhóm bạn mới là quên hẳn tụi này — có mới nới cũ.Found a new friend group and forgot all about us — new in, old out.
Editorial example (illustrative, not a corpus attestation)
Common questions
What does “có mới nới cũ” mean?
To neglect or abandon the old (friend, partner, possession) as soon as something new arrives. Literally: Having the new, loosening one’s hold on the old.
Is “có mới nới cũ” formal or informal?
có mới nới cũ is generally informal; connotation: reproachful.