nuốt lời
[nuət̚˧˦ ləːj˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to break a promise or an oath; to go back on your word
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Nó hứa hôm trước, giờ nuốt lời.He promised some days ago, now he's already walking back on it.
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 ↗
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “nuốt lời” mean?
(verb) to break a promise or an oath; to go back on your word
Is “nuốt lời” 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?
“break a promise” (English) — near equivalent.