ăn nói xà lơ
/ʔaːn nɔj saː ləː/phrase★Intermediate
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
💡Pro Tip
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
rootxà lơ
nonsense
rootTừ Điển Việt Anh