lấn lối
Definition
- Verb (dialectal):
- To presume upon one's position or connections; to exploit one's influence: The word "lấn lối" describes the act of using one's perceived power, social status, or connections to act in an overbearing or presumptuous manner, often to gain an unfair advantage or to disregard normal rules.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Hắn ta hay lấn lối vì có người nhà làm to. (He often presumes upon his position because a relative holds a high office.)
- Đừng có lấn lối mà bắt người khác nhường đường. (Don't exploit your influence to force others to give way.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is marked as dialectal (đph) and carries a strongly negative connotation, implying arrogance and the misuse of social or political leverage.
Variants and Related Words
- Cậy thế (v): to rely on one's power/position; to throw one's weight around. This is a near-synonymous phrase in standard Vietnamese.
- Anh ấy không ngại cậy thế để đạt mục đích. (He does not hesitate to use his position to achieve his goals.)
Synonyms
- To presume: to act overconfidently based on status.
- To exploit one's influence: to use one's connections for personal gain.
- To throw one's weight around (idiomatic): to assert one's authority arrogantly.
Related Idioms
- Cậy quyền cậy thế: an idiom meaning to abuse one's power and position.
- Kẻ cậy quyền cậy thế thường bị mọi người ghét. (Those who abuse their power and position are often despised by everyone.)