lấy trứng chọi đá
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
to overestimate one's capabilities; to attack a stronger opponent as the weaker side which is sure to end in failure
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Near-synonym: châu chấu đá xe
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “lấy trứng chọi đá” mean?
to overestimate one's capabilities; to attack a stronger opponent as the weaker side which is sure to end in failure
Is “lấy trứng chọi đá” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.