معنی
Running or working very fast to catch up.
زمینه فرهنگی
The idiom reflects the 'rubber time' culture where people often start tasks late and must finish them in a frantic burst of energy. Students often use this during 'mùa thi' (exam season) to describe the intense cramming period. It is a common way to bond with coworkers over shared stress without sounding too complaining. Originally might have referred to farmers rushing to harvest crops before a storm hits.
Use for self-deprecation
It's a great way to admit you're stressed without sounding like you're complaining too much.
Not for funerals
Avoid using this in very sad or solemn situations as it has a slightly humorous visual.
معنی
Running or working very fast to catch up.
Use for self-deprecation
It's a great way to admit you're stressed without sounding like you're complaining too much.
Not for funerals
Avoid using this in very sad or solemn situations as it has a slightly humorous visual.
خودت رو بسنج
Fill in the missing body part to complete the idiom.
Vì dậy muộn, Nam phải vắt chân lên ___ mà chạy đến trường.
The correct idiom is 'vắt chân lên cổ'.
Which situation best fits the idiom 'vắt chân lên cổ'?
Chọn tình huống phù hợp:
The idiom describes frantic rushing or working under pressure.
Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.
A: Sao cậu chạy nhanh thế? B: Tớ phải ________ mới kịp chuyến tàu!
The context of 'kịp chuyến tàu' (catching the train) requires a phrase meaning 'to rush'.
🎉 امتیاز: /3
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
بانک تمرین
3 تمرینهاVì dậy muộn, Nam phải vắt chân lên ___ mà chạy đến trường.
The correct idiom is 'vắt chân lên cổ'.
Chọn tình huống phù hợp:
The idiom describes frantic rushing or working under pressure.
A: Sao cậu chạy nhanh thế? B: Tớ phải ________ mới kịp chuyến tàu!
The context of 'kịp chuyến tàu' (catching the train) requires a phrase meaning 'to rush'.
🎉 امتیاز: /3
سوالات متداول
2 سوالIt's not rude, but it is informal. Use it with a boss you have a friendly relationship with. Otherwise, use 'khẩn trương'.
Yes, you can say 'lái xe vắt chân lên cổ' to mean driving very fast because of an emergency.
عبارات مرتبط
Ba chân bốn cẳng
synonymRunning very fast with extra effort.
Nước đến chân mới nhảy
builds onWaiting until the last minute to act.
Chạy mất dép
similarRunning so fast you lose your sandals.
