mắt nhắm mắt mở
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
bleary-eyed
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
turning a blind eye
Common questions
What does “mắt nhắm mắt mở” mean?
bleary-eyed
Is “mắt nhắm mắt mở” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.