đâm liều
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Definition
Verb: - To become bold, to become reckless, to dare (to do something risky): To suddenly decide to act with courage or recklessness, often in a desperate situation where one feels compelled to take a risk despite knowing the potential negative consequences. It implies a spontaneous or impulsive shift from hesitation to action.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Thấy không còn đường lui, anh ấy đâm liều thử một lần. (Seeing no way out, he became bold and tried once.)
- Bị dồn vào thế bí, tên trộm đâm liều nhảy qua cửa sổ. (Cornered, the thief recklessly dared to jump out the window.)
- Cô ấy đâm liều nói ra sự thật, bất chấp hậu quả. (She took a bold risk and told the truth, regardless of the consequences.)
Advanced Usage
- The phrase often describes a pivotal moment of decision under pressure. It carries a nuance of acting out of necessity or desperation rather than calculated bravery.
- It can be used reflexively to describe a change in one's own state of mind: (I'll take a reckless chance and see what happens.)
Variants and Related Words
- Liều (verb/noun/adjective): To risk; a risk; reckless. This is the core element meaning "to risk" or "reckless."
- Liều lĩnh (adjective): Reckless, rash.
- Cả liều (verb): Similar to , meaning to risk it all, to go for broke.
Synonyms
- Liều mạng: To risk one's life.
- Bất chấp: To defy, to disregard (the risks).
- Làm bừa: To do something carelessly/recklessly.
Related Phrases / Idioms
- Đâm lao thì phải theo lao: An idiom meaning "Having started on the path, one must follow it through." It relates to the point of no return after a reckless or bold decision ().