Definition

Verb: - To become bold, to become reckless, to dare (to do something risky): To suddenly decide to act with courage or recklessness, often in a desperate situation where one feels compelled to take a risk despite knowing the potential negative consequences. It implies a spontaneous or impulsive shift from hesitation to action.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Thấy không còn đường lui, anh ấy đâm liều thử một lần. (Seeing no way out, he became bold and tried once.)
  • Bị dồn vào thế bí, tên trộm đâm liều nhảy qua cửa sổ. (Cornered, the thief recklessly dared to jump out the window.)
  • Cô ấy đâm liều nói ra sự thật, bất chấp hậu quả. (She took a bold risk and told the truth, regardless of the consequences.)

Advanced Usage

• The phrase often describes a pivotal moment of decision under pressure. It carries a nuance of acting out of necessity or desperation rather than calculated bravery.
• It can be used reflexively to describe a change in one's own state of mind: (I'll take a reckless chance and see what happens.)

Variants and Related Words

• Liều (verb/noun/adjective): To risk; a risk; reckless. This is the core element meaning "to risk" or "reckless."
• Liều lĩnh (adjective): Reckless, rash.
• Cả liều (verb): Similar to , meaning to risk it all, to go for broke.

Synonyms

• Liều mạng: To risk one's life.
• Bất chấp: To defy, to disregard (the risks).
• Làm bừa: To do something carelessly/recklessly.

Related Phrases / Idioms

• Đâm lao thì phải theo lao: An idiom meaning "Having started on the path, one must follow it through." It relates to the point of no return after a reckless or bold decision ().

verb

1. to become bold