ruột để ngoài da
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
wearing one's heart on one's sleeve
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
- Cái ruột hôi rượu để ngoài da như ông mà cũng đòi bí mật?"You wear your liquored-up heart on your sleeve and still demand secrecy?"
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 “ruột để ngoài da” mean?
wearing one's heart on one's sleeve
Is “ruột để ngoài da” 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?
“verge on” (English) — near equivalent.