ăn nói xà lơ

/ʔaːn nɔj saː ləː/
phraseIntermediate
informal

To speak or say things that are nonsensical, irrational, or without meaning.

Anh ấy thường ăn nói xà lơ khi uống rượu.

He often talks nonsense when he drinks alcohol.

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This phrase is commonly used to describe someone who speaks in a way that is illogical or meaningless.

Collocations

ăn nói xà lơtalk nonsense

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

nói xà lơphrase
to talk nonsense

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Usage Context

This phrase is typically used in informal or casual conversations to express frustration with someone's illogical speech.

📖Word Origin

The phrase combines 'ăn nói' (speaking) with 'xà lơ' (nonsense), creating a vivid expression for irrational speech.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is often used in informal contexts to criticize someone for speaking without logic or meaning.

Word Breakdown

ăn nói
speaking
root
+
xà lơ
nonsense
root
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