lấy trứng chọi đá

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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.