ăn đứt

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The Vietnamese phrase "ăn đứt" is a verb that means "to prevail over" or "to get the better of" someone or something in a competition or comparison. It conveys a sense of superiority or winning in a particular context, often used in sports, games, or any competitive situation.

Usage Instructions:

• Use "ăn đứt" when you want to express that one person, team, or thing is better than another in a specific area.
• It is commonly used in informal contexts.

Example Sentences:

1. Anh ta ăn đứt tôi về môn cầu lông.

   • Translation: He gets the better of me at badminton.
   • Meaning: He is better than me when it comes to playing badminton.

2. Tôi bảo đảm đội này ăn đứt đội kia.

   • Translation: I am sure this team prevails over that one.
   • Meaning: I am confident that this team is better than the other team.

Advanced Usage:

• You can use "ăn đứt" in various contexts, not just in sports. For example, you can use it in discussions about skills, knowledge, or even products.
• Example: Sản phẩm này ăn đứt sản phẩm kia trong chất lượng.
  • Translation: This product prevails over that one in quality.

Word Variants:

• "Đứt" means "broken" or "cut," but in this phrase, it emphasizes the concept of being decisively better or superior rather than a literal meaning.
• The phrase doesn't have direct variants, but it can be used with different subjects to express comparisons.

Different Meanings:

• While "ăn đứt" primarily means to win or be superior, it can also imply a negative connotation depending on the context, such as being overly confident or boastful about one's superiority.

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verb

1. To prevail over, to get the better of
   • anh ta ăn đứt tôi về môn cầu lông
     he gets the better of me at badminton
   • tôi bảo đảm đội này ăn đứt đội kia
     I am sure this team prevails over that one