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Definition

Vietnamese

Thở phào nhẹ nhõm sau khi vừa thoát khỏi tình huống nguy hiểm hoặc đáng sợ — bày tỏ cảm giác may mắn.

English

A sudden feeling of relief after being scared.

How it's used: Usually playful or humorous in context.

Example

Vietnamese

May mà né kịp, hú hồn.

English

Luckily I dodged in time — that was close.

Usage & Context

Common Situations

Typical for Cross-generational speakers in South contexts — informal, community-sourced usage.

Tone & Vibe

Playful · Reaction · South.

Cultural & Linguistic Detail

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country or origin scope
vietnam
macro region
south
origin certainty
likely
intensity
medium
connotation
neutral
context of use
everyday_speech
literal or figurative
both
source type
heard_in_real_life
current usage status
current
commonness
widespread
speech register
informal
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