Còn răng răng nhai, hết răng lợi gặm
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Make the most of what you have while you still can
Hãy tận dụng những gì bạn có trong khi vẫn có thể
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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 2026-08-05; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “Còn răng răng nhai, hết răng lợi gặm” mean?
Make the most of what you have while you still can Literally: As long as there are teeth, teeth chew; when there are no teeth, gums chew
Is “Còn răng răng nhai, hết răng lợi gặm” formal or informal?
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