cắm cổ

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The Vietnamese phrase "cắm cổ" is an informal expression that conveys the idea of being completely focused on a task or activity, often to the exclusion of everything else around you. It can also imply a sense of urgency or intensity in the action being performed.

Usage Instructions:

• "Cắm cổ" is often used in casual conversations and can describe someone who is deeply engrossed in what they are doing.
• It can be used in various contexts, such as studying, working, or even running away in fear.

Examples:

1. Cắm cổ chép bài: This means "to be completely wrapped up in copying one's lesson." For instance, if a student is so focused on copying notes from a lecture that they don't notice anything else around them, you can say, "Cô ấy cắm cổ chép bài suốt giờ học."

2. Sợ quá, cắm cổ chạy một mạch: This translates to "frightened out of his wits, he ran off without turning his head once." It describes someone who, in fear, runs away quickly and without looking back at all.

Advanced Usage:

• You can use "cắm cổ" in various sentences to emphasize how absorbed someone is in an activity. For example:
  • "Anh ấy cắm cổ làm việc suốt đêm để hoàn thành dự án." (He was completely focused on working all night to finish the project.)
  • "Trong giờ thi, mọi người đều cắm cổ làm bài." (During the exam, everyone was deeply engrossed in doing their tests.)

Word Variants:

• While "cắm cổ" is a fixed expression, you can combine it with other verbs or nouns to create variations that indicate different activities, such as "cắm cổ học bài" (to be completely focused on studying).

Different Meanings:

• In some contexts, "cắm cổ" can also imply a sense of rushing or hurrying. For example, if someone is "cắm cổ" while driving, it might mean they are driving quickly and without distractions.

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khẩu ngữ

1. Completely wrapped up in what one is doing; without turning one's head
   • sợ quá, cắm cổ chạy một mạch
     frightened out of his wits, he ran off without turning his head once
   • cắm cổ chép bài
     to be completely wrapped up in copying one's lesson