Có tật thì giật mình, có tình kinh trong bụng
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Those with guilty consciences are easily startled or frightened
Examples
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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 2026-08-06; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “Có tật thì giật mình, có tình kinh trong bụng” mean?
Those with guilty consciences are easily startled or frightened Literally: have a fault then startle oneself, have affection but surprised in stomach
Is “Có tật thì giật mình, có tình kinh trong bụng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.