ngậm máu phun người, trước dơ miệng mình
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Meaning · English
Curses are like young chickens, they always come home to roost.
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “ngậm máu phun người, trước dơ miệng mình” mean?
Curses are like young chickens, they always come home to roost.
Is “ngậm máu phun người, trước dơ miệng mình” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“come home to roost” (English) — near equivalent.