tán hươu tán vượn
to chat idly; to shoot the breeze
Small talk & greetings · Chào hỏi 541
Hellos, goodbyes, thanks, and the phrases that open doors.
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underpromise and overdeliver
Improve business interactions and relationships with customers by setting modest expectations and then exceeding those expectations by delivering more than what was initially promised or expected.
upper lip
A sarcastic or jocular response to a person who has performed oral sex on someone.
what are you smoking
An ironic or sarcastic response to an absurd or nonsensical statement, suggestion or other action.
what it is
A casual greeting.
what that mouth do
Requests oral sex from the interlocutor.
what you saying
what's up, what's happening (a greeting)
what's cracking
What’s going on with you? (as a greeting)
what's good
What's up? a casual greeting
what's the haps
What's happening?; what's up? (a greeting)
words cut deep
Insults and offensive speech hurt more than physical injuries, and are not easily forgotten.
you can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar
It is easier to persuade others with polite requests and a positive attitude rather than with rude demands and negativity.
you good?
Derived from AAVE, this phrase is a short hand of the usual "Are you okay?" greeting, and is generally used to express concern for an acquaintance's well-being. However, the phrase could mean different things depending on the region.
you said a mouthful
You have said something correct or apposite.
you scratch my back and I'll scratch yours
If you do me a favor then I will do you a favor; quid pro quo.
you welcome
Pronunciation spelling of you're welcome.
you're killing me, Smalls
A general expression of annoyance or exasperation with someone or something.
ôn, lương, cung, kiệm, nhượng
Be cordial, kind, courteous, modest, and deferential.
Đồng thanh tương ứng, đồng khí tương cầu. Ngưu tầm ngưu, mã tầm mã
Similar people often become friends.
an nhiên
(adjective) peaceful and leisurely; at ease and accepting
biên bản
(noun) statement, minutes, proceedings, report
buông lời
(verb) to utter words; speak softly
bà tám
(noun) a very talkative woman; chatterbox; gossip
bàn luận
(verb) to discuss; to talk
bé bỏng
(adjective) little and tender; small; young (generally speaking)
bé nhỏ
(adjective) little; small; young (generally speaking)
bé ơi
“Hey baby” — calling a little one or a partner.
bình dân
(adjective) like a commoner; informal
bút đàm
(noun) a written dialogue; textual discussion
bắt chuyện
(verb) to initiate a conversation
bốc phét
To talk big, tell tall tales — the Northern word; Southerners say nói dóc.
bỡn cợt
(verb) to banter; playfully tease
chuyện trò
(verb) to talk; to converse; to chat
chào hỏi
(verb) to greet, to salute
chào mời
(verb) to solicit (customer for one's custom); to invite; to offer
chào mừng
(verb) to welcome; warmly greet
chào đón
(verb) to welcome; to warmly greet
chơi xỏ
(verb) to play a nasty or dirty trick on somebody; to play a prank on (somebody); to play a practical joke on (somebody); to play tricks
cà khịa
(verb) to quarrel; pick fights; incite conflict
cưng à
“Hey sweetie” — soft Southern-flavored address.
cổ động
(verb) to cheer someone (encourage with cheers or shouts)
diễn thuyết
(verb) to make a speech; to talk in front of an audience
dàn xếp
(verb) to arrange; to organize; to settle
dân dã
(adjective) informal and familiar, or even (in manner) evoking simplicity
dìu dặt
(adjective) gentle and rhythmic; lilting
dạ vâng
(interjection) A sentence-initial interjection used to give confirmation for others in a respectful, formal way.
dặt dìu
(adverb) softly and slowly; gently and rhythmically; smoothly and consecutively
dễ gần
(adjective) congenial, sociable, easy to befriend
dỗ dành
(verb) to soothe; to coax; to cajole (generally speaking)
giao hữu
(adjective) friendly
giao kèo
(noun) a deal, a contract, or an agreement, usually an informal, verbal one
giao lưu
(verb) to exchange (ideas, discourse, etc.)
giao thiệp
(verb) to have social relations (with)
giao tiếp
(verb) to communicate
giao tế
(verb) to communicate
giọng điệu
(noun) tone, way of speaking
gặp bạn bè
to meet up with friends
hoà đồng
(verb) to fit in (with); to be sociable
hoạt ngôn
(adjective) talkative
hú hí
(verb) to bill and coo; to kiss and talk quietly