đi đêm lắm có ngày gặp ma
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A proverb suggesting that if someone continues to take risks or act recklessly, they will eventually face an unfortunate consequence.
vi Đừng quá liều lĩnh, vì đi đêm lắm có ngày gặp ma.
en Do not be too reckless, as risky behavior eventually leads to consequences.
A proverbial warning that consistently engaging in wrongful or illegal activities will eventually lead to being caught or suffering negative results.
vi Anh ta nên dừng lại, bởi đi đêm lắm có ngày gặp ma.
en He should stop, because misconduct eventually leads to negative results.