Dù che ngựa cưỡi
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Prepare for the worst while hoping for the best
Chuẩn bị cho tình huống xấu nhất trong khi hy vọng tốt nhất
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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 2026-08-06; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “Dù che ngựa cưỡi” mean?
Prepare for the worst while hoping for the best Literally: umbrella to ride horse
Is “Dù che ngựa cưỡi” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.