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báo lả
/bɑ́w lɐ̰ː/
to be lazy or unmotivated
Anh ấy thường báo lả khi phải làm việc nặng nhọc.
He often gets lazy when he has to do hard work.
informal
To be lazy or unmotivated, often avoiding work or responsibilities.
Em báo lả quá, không muốn đi học hôm nay.
I'm feeling too lazy to go to school today.
Bố mẹ luôn phàn nàn con báo lả.
Parents always complain that their child is lazy.
This phrase is commonly used in informal contexts to describe someone who is unwilling to put in effort.
Collocations
báo lả quátoo lazybáo lả không làm gìtoo lazy to do anything
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Pro Tip
Informal Usage
This phrase is best used in informal settings with friends or family. Avoid using it in formal or professional contexts.
Word Origin
Derived from the combination of 'báo' (to report) and 'lả' (lazy), though the exact origin is unclear. The phrase likely evolved from colloquial usage.
Usage Notes
This phrase is informal and often used in casual conversations. It can be seen as slightly negative when describing someone's behavior.
Word Breakdown
báo
to report
rootlả
lazy
rootTừ Điển Việt Anh