thả ga
[tʰaː˧˩ ɣaː˧˧]
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Meaning · English
(adverb) to one's heart's content
AdverbRegister: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Thứ 6 đến rồi ! Anh em ta nhậu thả ga thôi !It's Friday! We're gonna be partying our asses off!
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Sources & notes
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Equivalents & related
Near equivalent
to one's heart's content
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
English
Near equivalent
tới bến
(adverb) to one's heart's content
Tiếng Việt · via to one's heart's content
Near equivalent
thả cửa
(adverb) to one's heart's content
Tiếng Việt · via to one's heart's content
Near equivalent
tha hồ
(verb) at will; to one's satisfaction; to get one's fill; to (do something) to one's heart's content
Tiếng Việt · via to one's heart's content
Near equivalent
thoả thích
(adjective) to one's heart's content; at will
Tiếng Việt · via to one's heart's content
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mặc tình
(adverb) to one's heart's content
Tiếng Việt · via to one's heart's content
Near equivalent
thoả thuê
(adjective) to one's heart's content, at will
Tiếng Việt · via to one's heart's content
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Common questions
What does “thả ga” mean?
(adverb) to one's heart's content
Is “thả ga” formal or informal?
thả ga is generally informal.
What is the closest equivalent?
“to one's heart's content” (English) — near equivalent.