tai vách mạch dừng
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Meaning · English
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Equivalents & related
Near equivalent
walls have ears
Be careful what you say, as others may be listening.
English
Near equivalent
tai vách, mạch rừng
"What you say may be overheard; used as a warning.".
Tiếng Việt · via walls have ears
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Common questions
What does “tai vách mạch dừng” mean?
walls have ears
Is “tai vách mạch dừng” 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?
“walls have ears” (English) — near equivalent.