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A person who is content with their current situation and unwilling to make changes or take risks, even when better opportunities are available.
Anh ấy chỉ ngồi đợi cơ hội rơi vào tay, như ếch ngồi đáy giếng.
He just waits for opportunities to fall into his lap, like a frog sitting at the bottom of a well.
Cô ấy không muốn chuyển công việc vì sợ mất ổn định, nhưng cũng chỉ là ếch ngồi đáy giếng thôi.
She doesn't want to change jobs because she's afraid of losing stability, but she's just a frog sitting at the bottom of a well.
This idiom is often used to criticize someone's lack of ambition or initiative.
This idiom is often used in a slightly negative or critical tone, so be mindful of the context when using it.
The idiom comes from the image of a frog sitting at the bottom of a well, unaware of the vast world outside. It highlights the limited perspective of someone who is content with their small, comfortable world.
This idiom is commonly used in informal conversations to describe someone who is overly cautious or unwilling to step out of their comfort zone.