Được đồng nào xào đồng ấy
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Meaning · English
Make the most of what you have
Literally: have copper stir-fry copper
Examples
Em nên biết được đồng nào xào đồng ấy để sống thoải mái hơnYou should know how to make the most of what you have to live more comfortably
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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 2026-08-09; pending editor spot-check.
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Common questions
What does “Được đồng nào xào đồng ấy” mean?
Make the most of what you have Literally: have copper stir-fry copper
Is “Được đồng nào xào đồng ấy” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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