trời đánh thánh vật
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Meaning
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Phrase
A traditional phrase suggesting that a person is facing severe misfortune or punishment from a divine power.
vi Những việc xấu anh ta làm chắc chắn sẽ bị trời đánh thánh vật.
en The bad things he does will surely be cursed by heaven.
Adjective
Describing someone or something that is considered extremely unpleasant, bothersome, or of very poor quality.
vi Đừng dùng những thứ đồ trời đánh thánh vật này nữa.
en Don't use these nasty things anymore.