gắp lửa bỏ tay người
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Meaning · English
to pass the buck; to weasel out; to slander
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Equivalents & related
Near equivalent
pass the buck
Shift responsibility.
English
Near equivalent
đổ thừa
(verb) to pass the buck to someone
Tiếng Việt · via pass the buck
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Common questions
What does “gắp lửa bỏ tay người” mean?
to pass the buck; to weasel out; to slander
Is “gắp lửa bỏ tay người” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“pass the buck” (English) — near equivalent.