bở hơi tai
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Meaning
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A state of extreme fatigue caused by overworking or enduring heavy pressure for a prolonged period of time.
vi Tôi mệt bở hơi tai sau cả ngày làm việc ngoài đồng.
en I was dog tired after working in the fields all day.
To exert a significant amount of effort to complete a task with high intensity or under great pressure.
vi Anh ấy phải làm việc bở hơi tai để kịp thời hạn.
en He had to exert great effort to meet the deadline.