vơ đũa cả nắm
[vəː˧˧ ʔɗuə˦ˀ˥ kaː˧˩ nam˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to paint with a broad brush
Verb
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 ↗
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “vơ đũa cả nắm” mean?
(verb) to paint with a broad brush
Is “vơ đũa cả nắm” 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?
“paint with a broad brush” (English) — near equivalent.