trâu bò húc nhau, ruồi muỗi chết
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
When the strong-willed members of a group butt heads, the bystanders suffer.
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “trâu bò húc nhau, ruồi muỗi chết” mean?
When the strong-willed members of a group butt heads, the bystanders suffer.
Is “trâu bò húc nhau, ruồi muỗi chết” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.