chuột sa chánh gạo

/tʃuʔət saː t͡ɕanh ɣaʔo/

idiom★Intermediate◆idiom

◆ What It Really Means

to gain something valuable unexpectedly

¶ Literal Meaning

mouse falls into rice bowl

Literal Breakdown

chuộtmouse+safalls+chánhrice bowl+gạorice

◇ Mental Image

a mouse accidentally falling into a bowl of rice, symbolizing an unexpected gain

◈ When to Use

used to describe a situation where someone gains something valuable or desirable with little or no effort

◉ Cultural Note

a common Vietnamese idiom used to express good fortune or unexpected success

informal

an idiom describing a situation where someone gains something valuable or desirable with little or no effort, often unexpectedly

Cô ấy tìm thấy một chiếc túi Hermes trên đường và chuột sa chánh gạo.

She found a Hermes bag on the street and considered it a stroke of good luck.

Synonyms

Từ Điển Việt Anh