Tiếng Việt · Proverb Candidate

Mèo nhỏ bắt chuột to

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A small or weak person can accomplish a big task

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Literally: small cat catches big mouse

Examples

Cô ấy là một nhân viên mới nhưng đã giải quyết được vấn đề phức tạp, thật là mèo nhỏ bắt chuột toShe's a new employee but solved the complex problem, it's really a small cat catching a big mouse

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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 2026-08-07; pending editor spot-check.

Common questions

What does “Mèo nhỏ bắt chuột to” mean?

A small or weak person can accomplish a big task Literally: small cat catches big mouse

Is “Mèo nhỏ bắt chuột to” formal or informal?

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

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