Tiếng Việt · Proverb Candidate

Ra tấm ra miếng

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To show one's true character or intentions

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

thể hiện bản chất thật hoặc ý định của mình

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Literally: expose the sheet expose the piece

Examples

Khi có cơ hội, anh ta ra tấm ra miếngWhen he had the opportunity, he showed his true colors

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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 “Ra tấm ra miếng” mean?

To show one's true character or intentions Literally: expose the sheet expose the piece

Is “Ra tấm ra miếng” formal or informal?

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

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