già chơi trống bỏi
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A phrase describing an elderly person who participates in activities usually meant for very young children.
vi Mọi người hay trêu ông ấy là già chơi trống bỏi vì ông thích chơi đồ chơi của cháu.
en People often tease him for being an old person playing because he likes to play with his grandchild's toys.
Acting in a manner that is considered foolish or not mature enough for a person's actual age.
vi Việc anh ta dỗi hờn vô cớ thật giống như già chơi trống bỏi.
en His sulking for no reason is really like acting childishly.