Definition

1. Verb phrase:
   • To be the last person on a pass list (or ranking list): This phrase specifically refers to the situation where someone's name appears at the very bottom of a published list of successful candidates, such as for an exam, competition, or selection process. It implies barely passing or qualifying.

Usage Examples

• Verb phrase:
  • Anh ấy vừa đủ điểm đậu, nên đội bảng danh sách thí sinh trúng tuyển. (He just barely passed, so he is the last person on the list of successful candidates.)
  • Cậu ấy học lực trung bình, lần nào thi cũng đội bảng lớp. (His academic performance is average; he always comes last in the class ranking.)

Advanced Usage

• The phrase often carries a connotation of last-minute effort or barely scraping through, rather than excelling. It humorously visualizes "carrying" or "supporting" the bottom of the list.
• It can be used beyond academic contexts for any official ranking or result list where someone is in the last position.

Variants and Related Words

• Đội sổ (verb phrase): A very close synonym, also meaning to be at the bottom of a list or ranking. (e.g., - To be at the bottom of the ranking chart).

Synonyms

• Xếp cuối bảng (verb phrase): To be ranked last on the chart/list.
• Hạng bét (noun, colloquial): The last place/rank.

Related Idioms

• Nước đến chân mới nhảy: This idiom ("Only jump when the water reaches your feet") describes procrastination or last-minute action, which is a common reason for someone to . It explains the behavior leading to the result.

1. Be the last passman (on the passlist)
   • Đến phút cuối cùng mới học ôn cho nên đội bảng
     To be the last passman for having crammed for the examinations only at the eleventh hour