thừa nước đục thả câu
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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
fish in troubled waters
To take advantage of a confusing or uncertain situation
English
Near equivalent
file off the serial numbers
To modify something to conceal its origin or source
English
Near equivalent
mượn gió bẻ măng
to fish in troubled waters
Tiếng Việt · via file off the serial numbers
Near equivalent
nước đục thả câu
to fish in troubled waters
Tiếng Việt · via file off the serial numbers
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Common questions
What does “thừa nước đục thả câu” mean?
to fish in troubled waters
Is “thừa nước đục thả câu” 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?
“fish in troubled waters” (English) — near equivalent.