nắm thằng có tóc, không ai nắm kẻ trọc đầu
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This proverb means you should hold someone accountable who has something to lose or identifiable.
vi Trong vụ việc này, người ta chỉ nắm thằng có tóc, không ai nắm kẻ trọc đầu.
en In this case, they only hold the responsible party accountable.
This expression advises pursuing someone with resources instead of someone who has absolutely nothing.
vi Khi đòi nợ, người ta thường nắm thằng có tóc, không ai nắm kẻ trọc đầu.
en When collecting debts, people usually pursue someone with resources.