thoát thân
[tʰwaːt̚˧˦ tʰən˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to get out of danger; to escape safely; to get away with one's life
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Equivalents & related
Near equivalent
get away with
to do something wrong or unacceptable without being punished
English
Near equivalent
chống lưng
(verb) to be supported or backed by a powerful entity (often from the shadow) so that one can get away with cheating or financial doping
Tiếng Việt · via get away with
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Common questions
What does “thoát thân” mean?
(verb) to get out of danger; to escape safely; to get away with one's life
Is “thoát thân” 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?
“get away with” (English) — near equivalent.