lòi ruột

Definition

1. Adjective:

   • To have one's intestines protruding; to be disemboweled: A graphic description of a severe abdominal injury where the intestines are forced out of the body cavity.
   • (Figurative) To be extremely worried, anxious, or pained: Used to express a state of intense mental anguish or suspense, as if one's guts are spilling out from distress.

2. Verb (phrase):

   • To cause something to protrude or be exposed: Can describe the action of forcing something internal out into view, often crudely.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Nạn nhân vụ tai nạn bị thương nặng, gần như lòi ruột. (The accident victim was severely injured, almost disemboweled.)
  • Chờ kết quả thi, tôi lo lòi ruột. (Waiting for the exam results, I was worried sick.)
• Verb (phrase):
  • Đừng hét nữa, kêu lòi ruột ra bây giờ. (Stop yelling; you're screaming your guts out.)

Advanced Usage

• Often used in hyperbolic or exaggerated speech for dramatic effect, especially regarding emotional states.
  • Cô ấy sốt ruột đến mức tưởng lòi ruột. (She was so impatient she felt like her guts would spill out.)

Variants and Related Words

• Thòi lòi (adj): protruding, sticking out (often used for eyes or objects).
  • Con ốc có phần vỏ thòi lòi. (The snail has a part of its shell sticking out.)

Synonyms

• Disemboweled: Having the intestines removed or protruding.
• Worried sick: Extremely anxious.
• Gut-wrenching: Causing intense emotional distress.

Related Idioms

• Nóng ruột / Sốt ruột: To be impatient or anxious (a less graphic synonym for the figurative meaning).
  • Chờ mãi mà nó không đến, tôi sốt ruột quá. (Waiting forever and it hasn't arrived; I'm so impatient.)
• Lộ ruột: To expose one's true intentions or secrets (similar figurative exposure).
  • Câu nói đó của anh đã lộ ruột kế hoạch. (That statement of yours exposed the plan.)