Tránh ông Cả, ngã phải Ba Vì
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To escape one problem only to encounter a worse one
Thoát khỏi một vấn đề chỉ để gặp phải vấn đề tồi tệ hơn
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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 “Tránh ông Cả, ngã phải Ba Vì” mean?
To escape one problem only to encounter a worse one Literally: Avoid the eldest, fall into Ba Vi
Is “Tránh ông Cả, ngã phải Ba Vì” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.