bói ra ma, quét nhà ra rác
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A saying describing how engaging in fraudulent divination will inevitably lead to predictable results, much like finding trash when sweeping your home.
vi Đừng quá tin vào lời thầy bói, vì bói ra ma, quét nhà ra rác.
en Don't believe too much in fortune-tellers, as fraudulent divination is common.
A warning not to be gullible or believe in nonsense related to mediums, fortune-telling, or other forms of superstitious divination.
vi Người xưa có câu bói ra ma, quét nhà ra rác để khuyên răn con cháu.
en The ancients had a saying as a warning not to believe in fraudulent divination.
A metaphorical expression describing how easily people can fall victim to confirmation bias or create their own self-fulfilling prophecies.
vi Việc anh ấy lo lắng thái quá chỉ là kiểu bói ra ma, quét nhà ra rác.
en His excessive worry is just a type of confirmation bias.