Tiếng Việt · Proverb Candidate

Đòn dưới đất cất lên lưng

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Meaning · English

Hidden troubles or problems can become serious issues

Literally: blows from under the ground onto the back

Examples

Vấn đề đó là đòn dưới đất cất lên lưng, nếu không giải quyết sớm sẽ gây ra hậu quả nghiêm trọngThat problem is a blow from under the ground onto the back, if not solved soon it will cause serious consequences

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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 2026-08-08; pending editor spot-check.

Common questions

What does “Đòn dưới đất cất lên lưng” mean?

Hidden troubles or problems can become serious issues Literally: blows from under the ground onto the back

Is “Đòn dưới đất cất lên lưng” formal or informal?

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

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