Definition

1. Verb phrase:
   • To make so bold as to; to dare to; to venture to: This phrase expresses the act of gathering one's courage to do something that feels risky, presumptuous, or requires significant audacity. It implies overcoming hesitation or fear of overstepping.

Usage Examples

• Verb phrase:
  • Đánh bạo viết kiến nghị lên trên. (To make so bold as to send a petition to a higher level.)
  • Cô ấy đánh bạo hỏi về mức lương trong buổi phỏng vấn. (She dared to ask about the salary during the interview.)
  • Tôi đánh bạo góp ý cho sếp. (I ventured to give feedback to my boss.)

Advanced Usage

• The phrase often carries a nuance of polite or humble audacity. The speaker acknowledges that their action might be seen as forward or bold, but they are proceeding anyway due to necessity or strong feeling.
• It is frequently used to introduce a request, suggestion, or action that one fears may be imposing or inappropriate.

Synonyms

• To dare to: to have the courage to do something.
• To venture to: to undertake something risky or daring.
• To make bold to: a formal synonym closely matching the phrase's nuance.
• To take the liberty of: implies acting without explicit permission but often for a helpful reason.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• Liều: to risk, to take a chance. While "liều" implies recklessness, "đánh bạo" focuses more on mustering courage for a specific, often singular, act.
• Cả gan: to have the gall/nerve. This is stronger and often carries a negative connotation of impudence, whereas "đánh bạo" is more neutral or even sympathetic.

1. make so bold as tọ
   • Đánh bạo viết kiến nghị lên trên
     To make so bold as to send a petition to higher level