Tôm tép thì nhảy lên bờ, bụng mình có thế mới ngờ cho ta
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Even the smallest creatures can cause big problems
Examples
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Sources & notes
Headword listed in the vdict.com proverb dictionary index (discovery source; headword only — no source content copied). Entered as candidate 2026-08-05; definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-08-08; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “Tôm tép thì nhảy lên bờ, bụng mình có thế mới ngờ cho ta” mean?
Even the smallest creatures can cause big problems Literally: Shrimp and crab jump to the shore, only when they get into your stomach do you realize
Is “Tôm tép thì nhảy lên bờ, bụng mình có thế mới ngờ cho ta” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.