Tiếng Việt · Proverb Candidate

Vơ bèo gạt tép

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Meaning · English

To eliminate small problems to tackle bigger issues

Literally: sweeping away algae to catch shrimp

Examples

Để giải quyết tình hình, chúng ta cần vơ bèo gạt tép trướcTo solve the situation, we need to sweep away algae to catch shrimp first

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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 “Vơ bèo gạt tép” mean?

To eliminate small problems to tackle bigger issues Literally: sweeping away algae to catch shrimp

Is “Vơ bèo gạt tép” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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