no bụng đói con mắt

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

His eyes are bigger than his belly.

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes

Imported from Wikiquote: Vietnamese proverbs (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29), pending review.

Common questions

What does “no bụng đói con mắt” mean?

His eyes are bigger than his belly.

Is “no bụng đói con mắt” formal or informal?

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