100 Idioms Hay Được Sử Dụng Trong Tiếng Anh - Ielts Fighter
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100 IDIOMS HAY ĐƯỢC SỬ DỤNG TRONG TIẾNG ANH
I. Money and Finance - Tiền bạc & Tài chính
1. A penny saved is a penny earned: một xu để dành là một xu kiếm được, khuyên nên tiết kiệm tiền - She runs her own business and does all the work herself because she believes that a penny saved is a penny earned. - When I travel, I prefer to stay at a hostel instead of an expensive hotel because I think that a penny saved is a penny earned. - John doesn’t make a lot of money, so he’s very cautious in using his money. He supposess that a penny saved is a penny earned. suppose
2. Beyond one's means: nằm ngoài khả năng chi trả - The trip was just beyond our means. - The living expenses in big cities are beyond my means, so I’d rather live in the suburbs. - Can I see a cheaper one, please? This expensiv expensivee fridge is just beyond my means.
3. Someone's bread and butter: ám chỉ nguồn sống, kế sinh nhai, nguồn thu nhập - His family’s bread and butter comes from his small business. - Tutoring is her bread and butter right now. - I am financially dependent on my parents but I am going to earn my bread and butter after I graduate graduate..
4. Cut one's losses: dừng làm việc gây thua lỗ và tổn thất - They decided to stop the unprofitable project to cut their losses. - To cut our losses, we must be cautious in dealing with this financial issue. - A real finance manager must know how to cut our losses in case our business
doesn’t work out. 5. Down-and-out: không có tiền, công việc, nhà cửa (vừa là tính từ vừa là
- She left him when he was down-and-out.
danh từ)
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- That old man is a down-and-out, coming over twice a week to take the leftover food. - After the bankruptcy, he became a down-and-out.
6. Bring home the bacon: thành công, kiếm đủ tiền nuôi sống gia đình. - In my family, my dad is the one who brings home the bacon while my mom stays at home and takes care of us. - Finally, I got a job after two years of unemployment. I can bring home the bacon now. - We work so hard on this YouTube series because we hope that it will bring home the bacon.
7. At all costs: bằng mọi giá, quyết tâm làm điều gì - I’ll be the winner at all costs. - The director asked the finance staff to prevent the losses at all costs. - I’ll win her heart at all costs.
8. Earn a living: kiếm sống - She’s financially independent. She can earn her own living. - I have to work very hard to earn my living. - Earning a living seems hard for single moms.
9. Money doesn't grow on trees: ý nhắc nhở tiêu tiền hợp lý, vì tiền khó kiếm - I wanted to have a new car but then I changed my mind because my old car was
still in good condition. My mom always reminds me that money doesn’t grow on trees. - I can’t believe that you would spend your full salary on this silly tour. Money
doesn’t grow on trees, you know! - Parents must teach their kids that money doesn’t grow on trees. 10. Pour money down the drain: tiêu hoang
- This second-hand fridge isn’t working well. Buying it is just pouring money down the drain.
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- You’re pouring money down the drain. What a waste! We never use cookers in our home. We never cook. - Don’t pour money down the drain by buying that low -quality computer. It’s going to break soon.
11. Born with a silver spoon in your mouth: sướng từ trong trứng sướng ra, sinh ra trong một gia đình sung túc, đủ điền kiện - He was born with a silver spoon in his mouth, so he has never known what hard work is. - Those who were born with a silver spoon in their mouth need to learn how to use money economically. - Although she was born with a silver spoon in her mouth, she lives a very modest life.
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II. Love - Tình yêu 1. Love at first sight: yêu từ cái nhìn đầu tiên - Jim and Sue had a very happy ending after three months of dating. It was love at first sight. - I don’t believe in love at first sight. Love needs time to grow. - I loved him at first sight. He’s the man I’ve been searching for.
2. Match made in heaven: cặp trời phú - Tim and Anna are a match made in heaven. I believe they’ll soon have a happy ending. - All the guests thought that the bride and groom were a match made in heaven. - No one can deny that my parents are a match made in heaven. They’ve been through ups and downs together for 30 years.
3. Have a crush on someone: thích ai đó, cảm nắng - She’s had a huge crush on him since they first met. - She had a big crush on her math teacher when she was in high school. - Tim accepted that he had a massive crush on Anna but then he didn’t confess it.
4. To love with all your heart and soul: yêu ai đó bằng cả trái tim và tâm trí - I loved him with all my heart and soul but he still left me. - Have you ever loved someone with all your heart and soul? - Wendy chose to stay by her boyfriend even when he was disabled in a car accident. She loves him with all her heart and soul.
5. Wear your heart on your sleeve: hay thể hiện cảm xúc mình - I can tell that Mary is depressed after her broken relationship. relationship. She wears her heart on her sleeve. - I’m the type of person who wears my heart on my sleeve. Sometimes I need to learn to hide my emotions because I don’t want my parents to worry about me. - People who wear their heart on their sleeve tend to be good actors.
6. Fall head over heels in love: si mê một ai đó
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- He fell head over heels in love with Sarah and they got married three months after their first date. - I’ve never fallen head over heels for anyone but I wish I would. - After her broken marriage, she never fell head over heels in love with anyone. 7. Tie the knot: cưới ai đó
- After a few months of dating, they decided to tie the knot in May. - Tim tied the knot with Mary last year. - Jenny is such an independent woman, she never wants to tie the knot.
8. Be the apple of one’s eye: được yêu thích, được coi trọng bởi một ai đó - There are 30 students in this class but Lisa is the apple of the teacher’s eye because
she’s helpful and friendly. - Tony is the apple of my eye; he’s not only handsome but also ve ry gallant. - Rick is the only child in his family; he’s the apple of his parents’ eye.
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III. Happiness and Sadness -
Vui buồn
1. On cloud nine: trên chín tầng mây, ám chỉ đang rất vui và hạnh phúc - Jack was on cloud nine when his girlfriend said ‘yes’ to his proposal. - 'Congratulations on your promotion. How do you feel now?' 'Thanks. I’m on cloud nine!' - Nancy was on cloud ni nine ne when she she saw her fam family ily after two years years abroad.
2. Make one’s day: làm ai đó cảm thấy vô cùng hạnh phúc To make someone feel very happy.
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This birthday surprise really made my day. Hanging out with Alex after such a long time really made my day. Today Tom proposed to me, which made my day.
3. Not the end of the world: khi khuyên nhủ ai đó và muốn nói rằng đây chưa phải là điều tồi tệ nhất - Don’t worry about the debt. It’s not the end of the world. - Failing a test is not the end of the world. Come on! Let’s try a second time. - We’ll be very upset if we don’t win the contest but ultimately it’s not the end of the world. 4. Feel blue/have the blues: cảm thấy buồn bã
- He’s been feeling blue since the day she left. - I’m such a sensitive person, I usually feel blue on gloomy days. - The little girl had the blues for years after seeing her family being burned in the fire. 5. Face like a wet weekend: nhìn mặt thảm thương
- 'Are you alright? You have a face like a wet weekend.' - Elvis had a face like a wet weekend since his company went bankrupt. bankrupt. - 'Hey, you have a face like a wet weekend. Come on! Things will get better if you try harder.'
6. Get a (real) kick out of something: thích điều gì đó rất nhiều
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- I get a kick out of art. - They get a kick out of traveling. - He gets a kick out of football. He’s a big fan of Lionel Messi.
7. On top of the world: cảm thấy cực kỳ hạnh phúc - Harry was on top of the world when Jenny accepted his invitation to dinner. - People were on top of the world when the national football team won. - She was on top of the world when her little baby, Jason, was born.
8. In seventh heaven: cảm thấy cực kỳ hạnh phúc - She was in seventh heaven when she won the lottery. - Jasmine was in seventh heaven when she was promoted to be the manager. - He was in seventh heaven when Sally admitted that she loved him.
9. Over the moon: cảm thấy cực kỳ hạnh phúc - Sue is over the moon about her new laptop. - I am over the moon about my trip to Korea in June. - My sister was over the moon when she was declared the winner of the beauty pageant.
10. Have a whale of a time: có một khoảng thời gian vui vẻ - We had a whale of a time at the party last night. - ‘I had a whale of a time in New York. See you soon!' - I hope you have a whale of a time abroad. Take care!
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IV. Health - Sức khỏe 1. Ill at ease: cảm thấy lo lắng và không thoải mái - She looked ill at ease when she had to do public speakin speaking. g. - He was ill at ease when he was on his first date with her. - I feel ill at ease around smokers.
2. Breathe one's last: trút hơi thở cuối cùng - He breathed his last yesterday. - My grandma was really depressed when my grandpa breathed his last. - My uncle always desired to find his lost son before he breathed his last.
3. Catch a cold: bị cảm - ‘What’s the matter with Harry?’ ‘He caught caug ht a cold after the summer camp.’ - I caught a cold from my roommate. - I think Eric caught a cold. He looked very tired yesterday.
4. Fall ill: bị ốm - The students all fell ill after trying the new drink at the summer camp. - Diana fell ill after the death of her husband husband.. - Make sure the kids don’t fall ill just before the exam.
5. At death's door: rất ốm và gần như sắp qua đời - My grandpa was so ill. The doctor said he was at death’s door. - The little boy is at death's door after the car crash. - Jane is so pessimistic, she always thinks she’s at death's door even when she catches a cold.
6. Nothing but skin and bones: ám chỉ rất gầy, da bọc xương - The kids there have nothing to eat. They’re nothing but skin and bones. - The old man was at death’s door. He was nothing but skin and bones. - After three months of illness, my cat is nothing but skin and bones.
7. Safe and sound: bình yên vô sự - Make sure everyone is safe and sound after the earthquake.
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- My mom was happy we arrived home safe and sound. - Some days later, he was found safe and sound.
8. Get/have/give someone a black eye: bị ai đánh thâm tím mặt mày; danh tiếng bị huỷ hoải - Although he won the fight, he got a black eye. - He was so drunk, he didn’t remember why he got a black eye. - Because he was born into prestige, his scandal gave a black eye to his family.
9. Recharge one's batteries: hồi phục năng lượng, thư giãn - Don’t work too hard. Let’s go to the beach and recharge our batteries. - She asked for some time off to recharge her batteries after the project. - A day of staying home and listening to music should recharge my batteries.
10. Under the weather: không được khoẻ trong người - John had a day off from work today because he felt under the weather. - ‘Hey, Lisa, would you like to go out with us tonight?’ ‘Well, I’m a bit under the
weather today. I think I need some rest.’ - Because it’s getting colder, my grandpa feels under the weather.
11. You are what you eat: ám chỉ sức khoẻ có liên quan đến đồ mình ăn hàng ngày, ý khuyên nên ăn uống lành mạnh - ‘Mom, can I have some more fried chicken, please?’ ‘That’s enough, sweetie. You are what you eat.’ - To stay fit, you must eat less junk food and eat more vegetables. You are what you eat. - My personal trainer at the gym always reminds me that you are what you eat.
12. As pale as a ghost: mặt trắng bệch - The little girl was as pale as a ghost when she saw the giant monster on the screen. - Phillip looked as pale as a ghost when the car nearly hit him on the road. - After the nightmare, I am as pale as a ghost.
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V. Travel - Du Lịch 1. Off the beaten track: ở nơi xa, ít người biết đến A place or route that is far away from where many people live.
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The explorers have just found a village off the beaten track.
I want to stay on that island for all of summer vacation because it’s off the be beaten aten track. I don’t want to be disturbed by the crowd. Finding a campsite off the beaten track is an easy task for him because he’s an experienced camper. 2. Make your way back: trở lại điểm ban đầu, trở lại điểm xuất phát To try to return to your point of origin.
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The little boy got lost but finally made his way back home safe and sound. Let’s make own way back to the campsite, as it’s about to rain. This is the map in case you don’t know how to make your way back.
3. Hustle and bustle: náo nhiệt, đông đúc To have many activities, used to describe a crowded and modern place.
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I moved to a rural area because the hustle and bustle of big cities does not suit me. I try to avoid the hustle and bustle of shopping centers during sales. You need to go somewhere to escape the hustle and bustle of this modern city.
4. Live out of a suitcase: thích đi đây đi đó, không thích ở một chỗ lâu dài To stay in several places for only a short time, with only enough belongin belongings gs to put
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in a suitcase.
It’s time you settled down, Eric. Don’t live out of a suitcase any longer. She doesn’t like a stable life. She’d rather live out of a suitcase. Tom has been living out of a suitcase for years. 5.
Travel broadens the mind: Đi một ngày đàng học một sàng khôn (càng đi càng
biết nhiều điều) To know more about the world, understand more about culture and have more life
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experience.
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I like traveling because travel broadens the mind. I learned a lot about culture after the trip, as my mom said travel broadens the mind.
I’ll let my kids travel to at least 50 countries before they graduate because I believe they can learn lessons that no schools can provide. As the saying goes, “travel broadens the mind.” 6. Hit the road: Xuất phát To leave or start a journey. journey.
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Let’s hit the road now. It’s 8 a.m. already. What time is he hitting the road? I need to hit the road now. I have an appointment with the dentist this afternoon.
7. Break the journey: Tạm nghỉ, tạm dừng chân To stop somewhere for a while during a long journey.
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After three days of walking in the forest, we broke the journey at a small village by the river.
Hey, Jack, let’s break the journey here. I’m so tired, I can’t continue anymore. We broke the journey at many beautiful places, where we took photos.
8. Have/get/give [someone] itchy feet: ngứa chân, ám chỉ muốn đi du lịch ở nhiều nơi. To want to travel or to do something new.
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I didn’t like living in Texas. I started getting itchy feet. I’ve been working for this company for 5 years and I get itchy feet now and again. She has itchy feet. She loves traveling around the world. 9. Thirst for adventure: khao khát khám phá To have an intense desire to travel, explore new places and have new experiences.
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She has a thirst for adventure. She just can’t stop traveling. Those who have a thirst for adventure are willing to sacrifice their comfortable jobs. We travel around the world. We’re looking for people who have a thirst for adventure to join our our team.
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VI. Idioms about Work - Công Việc 1. Get your feet under the table: làm quen với công việc To become familiar and more confident in a new job.
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It’s my first week at the new company. I haven’t gotten my feet under the table. I need time to get my feet under the table. I was so overwhelmed at first but now I can get my feet under the table.
2. Go the extra mile: sẵn sàng cố gắng hết sức để hoàn thành công việc vượt mức trên cả mong đợi To put more effort than expected into achieving something.
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Julie always goes the extra mile to make her mom happy. To win the contract, he went the extra mile to prepare the documents before the meeting. He went the extra mile just to make her feel special at the wedding.
3. Put one’s feet up: thư giãn To relax and rest, especially with your feet raised off the ground.
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We’re done. Let’s put our feet up. After a hard day at work, I like to put my feet up and read some books.
Don’t work too hard. Go home and put your feet up. 4. Be in someone's good (or bad) books: làm việc gì đó khiến ai cảm thấy hạnh phúc (tức giận) To have done something that has made someone happy (or angry).
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All students want to be in the teacher’s good book.
I used to be in my teacher’s bad book because I wasn’t very well-behaved back then. If she was pretty and sexy, she would be in Harry’s good book. 5. Give someone the sack: sa thải một ai đó To fire someone from a job.
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His work has been getting worse and worse. It’s time to give him the sack. Giving someone the sack is such a hard decision for me. I always have a rational discussion with them beforehand.
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Why don’t you give her the sack? She’s a terrible employee, always late for work and jealous of her co-wor co-workers. kers.
6. Call it a day: nghỉ ngơi, ám chỉ dừng việc mình đang làm lại To end your work for the day and go home.
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'We worked so hard today. Let’s call it a day before 6 p.m.' She’s such a workaholic. She can’t call it a day when there is still work that needs to be done.
‘What time do you usually call it a day?’ ‘At 5 p.m.’ 7. Work like a dog: làm việc chăm chỉ To work very hard.
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To earn money, he works like a dog every day.
That’s unfair. Why do I have to work like a dog while he can watch TV? After graduating, I worked like a dog just to get promoted.
8. All in a day's work: ám chỉ đều là những công việc hàng ngày mình phải làm To refer to your normal tasks, used to show that you have no difficulties or are
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willing to do something because it’s part of your daily job. 'Are you tired?' 'No, it’s all in a day’s work.' Fixing machines seem hard for women but for her, it’s all in a day’s work. She can cook for 40 people in ju st 2 hours. For her, cooking is all in a day’s work.
9. Work one’s fingers to the bone: làm việc cực kỳ chăm chă m chỉ, đặc biệt là các công việc tay chân To work extremely hard, especially on manual work.
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I’ve worked my fingers to the bone but my boss is still not happy. He worked his fingers to the bone to build his own house. Women have to work their fingers to the bone outside the house, then do all the housework housewor k when they come back home.
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VII. Idioms about Friendship 1. Lend your money. Lose your friend: ám
chỉ không nên cho bạn vay mượn, cho
bạn mượn tiền là mất bạn
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You shouldn’t lend your friend money because it may create issues. You’ll have to bother your friend to repay the loan, or y your our fr friend iend may may never repay the loan. Both can make your friendship worse.
You shouldn’t have lent her money. Remember, “lend your money. Lose your friend.” ‘She’s dealing with some debts. I think I’ll lend her some money.' 'Lend your money. Lose your friend.'
Think carefully before you lend him money; “lend your money. Lose your friend.” 2. A friend in need is a friend indeed: ám chỉ người bạn thực sự là một người sẵn sàng giúp đỡ, đặc biệt là trong những hoàn cảnh khó khăn. A true friend is always willing to help, especially during troubles or difficult
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situations. She stayed by me when I was depressed about my parents’ divorce, which made me
believe that “a friend in need is is a friend indeed.” If Jack considered you to be his best friend, f riend, he wouldn’t have left you when you were in trouble. Remember, “a friend in need is a friend indeed.” I always help if I can because I believe that “a friend in need is a friend indeed.” 3. See eye to eye with someone: có cùng quan điểm, đồng tình với ai To have the same views about something, to completely agree with someone.
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They’re such a perfect couple. They see eye to eye on most things. I can’t bear being on the same team as him. I’ve never seen eye to eye with him. If you don’t see eye to eye with her on most issues, just say goodbye because sooner or later you two will break up.
4. Get on like a house on fire: cảm thấy thích ai đó và trở thành bạn rất nhanh To like each other a lot and become friends very quickly.
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She looked very cold at first but when I talked to her, I realized she was very kindhearted. After that, we got on like a house on fire. The first time we talked, Annie and I got on like a house on fire.
I couldn’t imagine my ex-girlfriend and current girlfriend getting on like a house on fire. 5. Know someone inside out: biết tường tận, hiểu rõ ai đó To know someone or something very well.
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I know him inside out. I understand that he left for a reason.
'Mom, I’m so bored. Why do I have to read that book again? I know it inside out.' Make sure you know him inside out before you say 'yes' to his proposal.
6. Speak the same language: có cùng quan điểm và thái độ về điều gì đó To share the same viewpoints and attitudes toward something. something.
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We speak the same language about almost everything. I have to check with my teammates to make sure we speak the same language.
My partner and I speak the same language, so it’s quite easy for us to negotiate.
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VIII. Idioms about Dreams 1. Beyond your wildest dreams: tốt đẹp hơn những gì mình tưởng tượng To be much better than you could imagine.
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My first prize in the beauty pageant last night was beyond my wildest dreams. She had never thought of a 9 in the math test, but she got a 10. That result was beyond her wildest dreams. The project succeeded beyond our wildest dreams.
2. Daydream about someone or something: mơ mộng về ai hoặc việc gì đó To have pleasant thoughts and to want these thoughts to happen in real life.
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I can’t believe that I am now the manager of a multinational corporation. I used to daydream about this when I was little. I have a big crush on James. I always daydream about him.
Don’t daydream about being a millionaire when you don’t take any actions . Draw up a plan to make make your dr dream eam come true.
3. In one's dreams: nói về điều gì đó khó có thể xảy ra Used to say that something is unlikely to happen.
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Jim will win the contest only in his dreams.
‘I think I can make Tom love me.’ ‘In your dreams. He’s been with his pretty and sexy girlfriend for years.’ He proposed to me in my dreams.
4. A dream come true: đạt được những gì mà mình mong muốn trong một khoảng thời gian dài
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To achieve what you’ve wished or hoped for after a long time.
The project succeeded brilliantly. brilliantly. It was a dream come true. Seeing that talented singer once in my life is my dream come true. I never thought that I could have my own live music show. It was my dream come true.
5. Keep someone’s feet on the ground: luôn có thái độ sống thực tế To have a calm, sensible and practical (rather than unrealistic) attitude toward life.
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In spite of her overnight success, she always keeps her feet on the ground. In most situations, you should keep your feet on the ground. Don’t get carried away. Jane is a creative girl but she always keeps her feet firmly on the ground.
6. Bring someone back down to earth: nhắc nhở ai a i đó quay trở về cuộc sống hiện tại sau khi có một trải nghiệm tuyệt vời hoặc một kế hoạch không thực tế To make someone suddenly remember reality after an exciting experience, a
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hopeful dream or an unrealistic plan.
His startup will not be as easy as it seems. Let’s bring him back down to earth. Kathy dreams of being a famous singer even though she has a terrible voice. We need to bring her her back dow down n to earth earth.. I was very excited about going goi ng to the party tonight but the pile of math homework brought me back down to the earth.
7. Broken dreams: hy vọng hay ước mơ không được thực hiện Hopes or dreams that cannot be fulfilled.
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Studying abroad is always my share of broken dreams. I would like to be an athlete one day but since my leg was seriously injured injured in a car crash, that desire is full of broken dreams. Nick had his his share of broken dr dreams eams in his first relati relationship. onship.
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IX. Idioms about Time 1. Nine-to-five job: công việc giờ hành chính A job that you work during the office hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Nina works a nine-to-f nine-to-five ive job. Nine-to-fivee jobs are boring. I’d rather run my own business. Nine-to-fiv A nine-to-five job suits you best if you don’t like traveling and adventure.
2. At the eleventh hour: sự việc gì đó xảy ra muộn, giây phút cuối cùng Having something something happen very late or at the last possible moment.
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He always changes his decisions at the eleventh hour.
It’s impossible for me to handle this issue. Please don’t change at the eleventh hour. The last point was scored at the eleventh hour. How lucky they are! 3. Like clockwork: nói về cái gì đó xảy ra đúng theo lịch trình To happen regularly at a scheduled time.
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I’m used to this paperwork, so everything goes like clockwork. As long as things go like clockwork, we’ll finish on time. Every day at 5 a.m., like clockwork, he goes to the gym. He’s such a healthy man. 4. Time flies: thời gian trôi nhanh Time passes very quickly.
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It’s been seven years since I last saw him. Time flies. Time flies, girls. Enjoy life while you still can.
I can’t believe that your youngest kid is about 20 now. Time flies. 5. Better late than never: thà muộn còn hơn là không bao giờ To do something late is better than to never do it at all.
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‘His birthday was last week. Would you like to send him something?’ ‘Oh, really? I didn’t know that. I’ll send him a postcard. po stcard. Better late than never.’ ‘Why are you so late? We’ve been be en waiting for two hours.’ ‘I’m sorry. I got stuck in traffic but better late than never, right?’ right?’ I know it’s too late to say sorry but I guess better late than never.
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6. In the long (short) run: trong thời gian dài (ngắn) hạn Something will happen over a very long (short) period of time in the future.
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Smoking can harm your health. You may run a great risk of lung cancer in the long run. Investing in networking can benefit you in the long run. He may feel happy about his new relationship in the short run but I’m sure later on he’ll
regret what he’s done to me. 7. Beat the clock: hoàn thành việc gì đó trước deadline hay trước khi hết giờ, đến hạn To get something done before the deadline, to finish something before time is up.
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Hurry up! We can’t be late for this important meeting. We need to beat the clock. Our new campaign will be launched in 4 days. Let’s beat the clock. If you want to win the race, you have to beat the clock.
8. Make up for lost time: bù lại cho khoảng thời gian đã mất To spend lots of time and effort doing something because you did not have the
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opportunity to do it before. We need to work harder to make up for lost time.
I didn’t have time to take care of my family, so I’m certainly making up for lost time. My grandpa didn’t travel a lot when he was young, so he’s determined to make up for lost time.
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X. Idioms about Decisions 1. Take it or leave it: chấn nhận hay từ chối điều gì
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To either accept or reject something. I can pay only $100 for this shirt. Take it or leave it.
That’s my final offer. Take it or leave it. ‘Do you have any other bikes for rent?’ ‘Sorry, that’s the last one in the shop. Take it or leave it.’ 2. Sit on the fence: chần chừ hoặc tránh phải đưa ra quyết định To delay or avoid making a decision.
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Moving out and starting an independent life has both pros and cons. She can’t make up her mind. She’s been sitting on the fence for months. Both Alex and Michael are very nice. She doesn’t know which one she should choose. She’s sitting on the fence. It’s time you said yes or no to his proposal. Don’t sit on the fence. 3. Take a back seat: nhường quyền cho ai đó hoặc ở một vị trí ít quan trọng hơn To give the power to someone else and take a less important position.
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Why do I always have to take the back seat while he always has the right to make decisions?
It’s time for me to take the back seat. I’m too old for that position. Women used to take the back seat in the family.
4. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush: ám chỉ nên bằng lòng với những gì mình đang có You should hold on tightly to something you already have rather than risk losing it
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by trying trying to get ssomething omething better.
‘I’m going to break up with Eric and start dating Alex.’ ‘Are you crazy? You have no idea what Alex is like. Remember, a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.’ That’s such an amazing offer but I’m not going to quit my current job. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
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It’s too risky. I’d rather settle down here than move to Canada alone. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
5. My way or the highway: yêu cầu người khác phải làm những gì mình muốn không thì họ sẽ phải rời đi People have to do what you ask. Otherwise, they will have to leave or not
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participate.
He has only one rule for his team: It’s my way or the highway. How can she be so conservative? co nservative? I don’t like her “my way or the highway” management style. In my family, Dad is always the one who makes decisions. ‘My way or the highway’ is what he usually says to us.
6. Weigh the pros and cons: suy nghĩ cẩn thận trước khi ra quyết định To consider carefully the advantages and disadvantag disadvantages es before making a decision.
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Having weighed all the pros and cons, she decided to break up with him.
Don’t rush into marriage. You have to weigh the pros and cons before you make up your mind. The government weighed all the pros and cons of the new project.
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13 Common Idioms on Various Topics 1. To Sleep On It: suy nghĩ kĩ trước khi quyết định điều gì ●
To have more time to think about something before making a decision
She must sleep on it before making a final decision.
Where should we go for vacation? Let’s sleep on it and decide tomorrow. You don’t have to accept my proposal now, just sleep on it and tell me later. 2. Know Someone Like The Back Of Your Hand: quá quen thuộc với điều gì to be very familiar with something; something; when you have learned somethin something g by heart
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I know Shakespeare’s poems like the back of my hand. You should know the periodic table like the back of your hand because it will be on the test tomorrow. She knows the lyrics to this song like the back of her hand.
3. As Easy As Pie/ A Piece Of Cake: ám chỉ điều gì đó dễ dàng something that is very easy to do or learn.
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This math problem is as easy as pie. This task might seem hard but it is actually a piece of cake. Learning how to drive is a piece of cake.
4. Take It Easy: bình tĩnh lại just do things step by step; relax or ca calm lm down.
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It was just a misunderstanding; take it easy and let it go.
Don’t overwhelm yourself; just take it easy. Just take it easy at work; we are not in a rush.
5. To Get The Ball Rolling: bắt đầu làm việc gì, bắt tay làm việc gì to start things; to have something up and running.
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Lunch break is over; let’s get the ball rolling again. We’re back to school, let’s get the ball rolling. The weekend is over; let’s get the ball rolling at work. 6. Twenty-Four/Seven (24/7): lúc nào cũng có sẵn, có mặt
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always available; available 24 hours hours a day, 7 days a week.
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7-Eleven is a twenty-fo twenty-four ur seven convenience store.
I’m available 24/7, so you can call me anytime. The emergency room is open 24/7. 7. Once And For All: làm một lần
rồi không bao giờ phải làm nữa
to do something now and never again .
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Pay for this service once and for all. Get vaccinated once and for all to cure this disease. He needs to act once and for all.
8. To Make The Best Of: tận dụng điều gì đó, thấy mặt tích cực trong tình huống nào đó
to find positive aspects in a bad situation.
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Stop complaining and just make the best of the free trip.
She is the most positive person I’ve ever known, she can make the best of even in the worst situations.
Because we can’t change anything now, try to make the best of it. 9. Day in and day out (also: day after day; for longer periods of time, year in and year
out, year after year): làm một việc giống nhau ngày này qua ngày khác To do the same thing every day for a long period of time.
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He has been taking care of his paralyzed moth mother er day after day for ten years. She waited for him to return year after year.
They’ve worked hard day after day for five years and were able to buy a house. 10. To Keep One's Word: giữ lời hứa to honor a promise; to do what one said .
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Don’t make a promise if you can’t keep your words. He is a liar who never keeps his words. I respect people who keep their words.
11. To Give (Someone) A Hand: giúp đỡ ai đó
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to help someone do somethin something. g.
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I’m cleaning my house tomorrow. Can you give me a hand? Can I give you a hand with anything? I gave her a hand when she asked for help.
12. To Be In (Someone's) Shoes: thông cảm và hiểu cho ai đó to try to understand what it’s like to be in someone’s
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position/ situation.
If you were in my shoes, you would understand my situation better. Try to be in my shoes before you criticize me. If she were in his shoes, she would understand his decision. 13. None Of Your Business : không phải việc của mình ●
when something is private and you should not know or ask about.
Stop asking about my personal issues, it’s none of your business. How much I make a year is none of your business. My marital status is none of your business.
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