sai một li đi một dặm
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An idiom warning that even a tiny mistake can lead to significant and far-reaching consequences.
vi Trong công việc này, bạn phải rất cẩn thận vì sai một li đi một dặm.
en In this job, you must be very careful because even a tiny mistake can lead to a significant consequence.