nắm cổ

nắm cổ

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Definition
  1. Verb phrase:
    • To grab by the neck / to seize by the collar: The literal action of taking hold of someone's neck or the collar of their garment, typically with force. This is often done to restrain, threaten, or physically control another person.
Usage Examples
  • Verb phrase:
    • Người bảo vệ nắm cổ tên trộm. (The guard grabbed the thief by the neck.)
    • Anh ta tức giận và định nắm cổ đối thủ. (He was angry and intended to seize his opponent by the collar.)
Advanced Usage
  • The phrase can imply a sudden, aggressive, and dominant physical action. It is often used in narratives describing conflict, arrest, or confrontation.
Variants and Related Words
  • Nắm (v): to grasp, to hold.
  • Cổ (n): neck.
Synonyms
  • To collar someone: to seize or detain.
  • To grab someone by the scruff of the neck: to take firm hold.
Notes on Usage
  • "Nắm cổ" is a direct and vivid phrase. It is typically used in informal contexts and carries a connotation of physical aggression or authoritative intervention. It is not a polite or neutral term.