tẩu vi thượng sách
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Also seen as: đào vi thượng sách
Meaning · English
when in a pinch, the best course of action is to flee
Connotation: humorous
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “tẩu vi thượng sách” mean?
when in a pinch, the best course of action is to flee
Is “tẩu vi thượng sách” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.