Tiếng Việt · Proverb Candidate

Khéo nói rắn trong lỗ bò ra

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Meaning · English

Flattery can persuade even the most stubborn people

Literally: Skilled speaking makes snakes come out of buffalo holes

Examples

Anh ấy khéo nói nên đã thuyết phục được sếp khó tínhHe was skilled at speaking, so he could persuade the tough boss

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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 “Khéo nói rắn trong lỗ bò ra” mean?

Flattery can persuade even the most stubborn people Literally: Skilled speaking makes snakes come out of buffalo holes

Is “Khéo nói rắn trong lỗ bò ra” formal or informal?

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

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