đổ thừa
[ʔɗo˧˩ tʰɨə˨˩]
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Meaning · English
(verb) to pass the buck to someone
VerbRegister: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Cái tật đổ thừa đã nằm trong máu rồi thì có gắng vui vẻ hợp tác với bọn chúng cũng là thừa thôi.With their bad habit of passing the buck ingrained, my attempt at working with them in good faith was only futile.
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Sources & notes
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Equivalents & related
Near equivalent
pass the buck
Shift responsibility.
English
Near equivalent
gắp lửa bỏ tay người
to pass the buck; to weasel out; to slander
Tiếng Việt · via pass the buck
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Common questions
What does “đổ thừa” mean?
(verb) to pass the buck to someone
Is “đổ thừa” formal or informal?
đổ thừa is generally informal.
What is the closest equivalent?
“pass the buck” (English) — near equivalent.