Cơm vào miệng vẫn còn rơi

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Meaning · English

Even when one has a stable income, they can still face unexpected expenses.

Literally: Rice enters mouth but still falls

Examples

Mình vừa nhận lương nhưng cơm vào miệng vẫn còn rơi vì phải trả nợ.I just got paid but still have to deal with unexpected expenses because I have to pay off debt.

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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 “Cơm vào miệng vẫn còn rơi” mean?

Even when one has a stable income, they can still face unexpected expenses. Literally: Rice enters mouth but still falls

Is “Cơm vào miệng vẫn còn rơi” formal or informal?

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

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