Tiếng Việt · Proverb Candidate

Rề rề cá trê chui ống

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Meaning · English

Many people trying to do something at the same time can create chaos

Literally: like catfish slipping through a pipe

Examples

Khi tất cả mọi người cùng cố gắng làm một việc thì xảy ra tình trạng rề rề cá trê chui ốngWhen everyone tries to do something at the same time, it's like catfish slipping through a pipe

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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 “Rề rề cá trê chui ống” mean?

Many people trying to do something at the same time can create chaos Literally: like catfish slipping through a pipe

Is “Rề rề cá trê chui ống” formal or informal?

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

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