được cuộc
Definition
- Phrase:
- To win a bet: The primary meaning of "được cuộc" is to be successful in a wager or gamble, resulting in a gain of money or something of value.
- To win the contest / to prevail: In a broader sense, it can mean to win a competition, contest, or struggle, emerging as the successful party.
Usage Examples
- Phrase:
- Anh ta đặt cược vào con ngựa số 3 và đã được cuộc. (He bet on horse number 3 and won.)
- Sau trận đấu căng thẳng, đội chủ nhà cuối cùng cũng được cuộc. (After a tense match, the home team finally prevailed.)
Advanced Usage
- The phrase often implies a victory in a situation involving chance, direct competition, or opposition. It is not typically used for simple, non-competitive achievements.
Variants and Related Words
Thắng cuộc (v/phrase): to win the game/contest. This is a more common and general synonym for winning.
- Cô ấy đã thắng cuộc thi hùng biện. (She won the speech contest.)
Đánh cuộc (v): to place a bet, to wager. This refers to the act of making the bet itself.
- Họ đánh cuộc ai sẽ đến trước. (They wagered on who would arrive first.)
Synonyms
- Win a bet: to gain money from a wager.
- Prevail: to prove more powerful or superior in a contest.
- Come out on top: to be the winner in a competitive situation.
Related Idioms
- Được mùa được cuộc: This idiom combines winning a bet ("được cuộc") with having a good harvest ("được mùa"). It is used to describe a situation of double success or good fortune on multiple fronts.
- Năm nay nhà nông vừa được mùa được cuộc. (This year, the farmers had both a good harvest and good luck in their ventures.)