qua mắt
[kwaː˧˧ mat̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to pull off something dishonest under someone's nose; to misdirect, mislead, bamboozle or hoodwink
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Mày tưởng mày qua mắt tao được hả ?You think you could pull it off right under my nose?
Vì sao Bác có thể qua mắt được mật thám Pháp ?How did Ho Chi Minh go unnoticed under the watchful eyes of the French espionage community?
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Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “qua mắt” mean?
(verb) to pull off something dishonest under someone's nose; to misdirect, mislead, bamboozle or hoodwink
Is “qua mắt” 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?
“under someone's nose” (English) — near equivalent.