vừa đánh trống vừa ăn cướp
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
to beat the drum (as in, sound the burglar alarm) while burglarizing
Connotation: offensive or derogatory to many
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 ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
to accuse others of wrongdoing as the wrongdoer to escape guilt and responsibility by diverting attention
Connotation: offensive or derogatory to many
Common questions
What does “vừa đánh trống vừa ăn cướp” mean?
to beat the drum (as in, sound the burglar alarm) while burglarizing
Is “vừa đánh trống vừa ăn cướp” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.