trúng môm
Definition
- Verb phrase:
- To hit the mark / to strike home: To say something that is precisely correct, especially when it addresses someone's hidden weakness, secret, or sensitive point.
- To hit the nail on the head: To make a very accurate or pertinent remark that resonates strongly with the listener, often because it reveals an uncomfortable truth.
Usage Examples
- Verb phrase:
- Lời phê bình của cô ấy trúng môm, khiến anh ta im bặt. (Her criticism hit the mark, making him fall silent.)
- Bạn tôi nói trúng môm vấn đề tôi đang lo lắng. (My friend hit the nail on the head about the issue I was worrying about.)
Advanced Usage
- The phrase is often used in contexts of criticism, analysis, or observation where the speaker's words have a powerful impact because they are unexpectedly accurate.
- It implies the listener's reaction is one of surprise, acknowledgment, or defensiveness because a vulnerable spot has been exposed.
Variants and Related Words
- Trúng tủ (verb phrase): Literally "to hit the cabinet," meaning to get exactly the topic one has prepared for (e.g., in an exam).
- Hôm nay thi, tôi trúng tủ rồi! (I got the exact topic I studied for on today's exam!)
Synonyms
- To hit home: To have a strong emotional impact because of being accurate.
- To strike a chord: To evoke a strong feeling of recognition or agreement.
- To touch a nerve: To mention a sensitive subject.
Related Idioms
- Trúng phóc: To hit the target perfectly or get something exactly right, often by chance or luck.
- Anh ấy đoán trúng phóc kết quả. (He guessed the result exactly right.)