050724 Flashcards
People nowadays try to __ some sense of spirituality in order to give their lives meaning
latch onto (sb/sth)
to become connected to
We should have taken more care when booking our accommodation, we did it __ and it wasnt very good
on the run
while hurrying
chalk sth up
đạt đc điều j, vd như vinh quang hay ghi điểm trong 1 trận đấu
churn sth out
sản xuất số lượng lớn, thường là hàng kém chất lượng
leaf through sth
đọc nhanh
on the go
while travelling
on the fly
while in motion
put sth on the line
put sth at risk
Demand for the new model is __ supply, so the factory needs to boost production
outrun
develop faster/ further than sth
outgrow
- grow greater than sth
- hết hào hứng 1 ý tưởng/ hđ nào đấy khi mình già hơn
As well as criticizing the omissions in the sample studied, local scientist __ some of the health evidence
gave credit to
praise
take issue with
C1
disagree strongly
make amends for
bù đắp tội lỗi
The safety precautions taken by large resort hotels are often __ inadequate for the number of people who stay there
woefully
(of sth bad) extremely
acutely
completely/ extremely
sorely
very much, seriously
Tom __ in disbelief at the winning lottery ticket in his hand
gaped
stare because you’re suirprised
flinch
C2
Feelings
to make a sudden movement with your face or body as a result of pain, fear, surprise, etc.
Ha! You flinched!
squirm
to move around a lot making small twisting movements, because you are nervous, uncomfortable, etc.
__ people who thrive in social situations are seen as extroverts while introverts are considered socially inhibited
gregarious
C2 - Personal qualities
liking to be with other people
amiable
C2
Personal qualities
pleasant, friendly and easy to like
repulsive
= disgusting
My toddler is as stubborn as a __ and he’ll throw a tantrum any time he doesn’t get what he wants
mule
It was a real __ from the past to see all my old high-school friends
blast
dieu lam minh ngac nhien vi da quen tu lau
She is __ again! Every time I open facebook, she has a new post telling us why her life is miserable, she is always looking for sympathy
sadfishing
He was drunk that night, so he decided to spend the night at his friend’s house and __ early the following morning
hit the road
leave a place to start a journey
hit/strike home
has a strong effect on somebody, in a way that makes them realize what the true facts of a situation are
hit below the belt
choi xau
hit the hay
di ngu
The run-down areas in the city have __ thanks to the new infrastructure
made a world of difference
come/ go up in the world
to have more money or a better social position than you had before
do the world of good
C2
to make someone feel much healthier or happier
have the world at one’s feet
to be extremely successful and admired by a large number of people
The government has ordered a public __ to determine the reasons for the unrest
enquiry
The draconian Special Powers Act was never ___ despite the election promises
repealed
C2 - Politics
if a government or other group or person with authority repeals a law, that law no longer has any legal force
abolish
C1
to officially end a law, a system or an institution
nullify
C2
Discussion and agreement - Law and justice
to make something such as an agreement or order lose its legal force
Samantha likes the sound of her own voice so much that you just cant __
get a word in edgeways
to not be able to say anything because someone else is talking all the time
get a kick out of
love
get a grip on yourself
C1
to make an effort to control your emotions and behave more calmly
get into your stride
to become familiar with and confident at something you have recently started doing
throw in the towel
C2
to stop trying to do something because you have realized that you cannot succeed
jump the gun
cam den chay truoc o to
We were looking forward to a pay rise when the boss __ a bombshell and said we were fired
dropped
to tell someone an unexpected and often unpleasant piece of news
the newspaper got hold of the sotry and blew it up out of all__
proportion
to treat a particular event or problem far too seriously
I was enjoying a lazy Sunday so my spirits __ when I saw Aunt Agnes heading up the path
plummeted
I know I have to __ with the times, but I dont like using a computer
move
keep abreast of current thinking
Jimmy’s mother __ with pride when he went up to collect his medal
swelled
feel very proud
He got back on his __ very quickly after the accident
feet
healthy again, especially so you are able to walk and move around, after an illness or injury
Skiing is difficult to begin with but fun once you __ of it
get the knack
I wish Edward would conform a bit. He seems to be constantly __ with everyone else
out of step
used to say that opinions, ideas, or ways of living that are different from those of other people
out of hand
out of control
beside yourself
C2
overcome with worry or anger
He must have been hungry; he __ that burger in record time and ordered another
tucked in
eat sth eagerly
whip sth up
to encourage or cause people to have strong feelings about something
bolt down
eat food
We were just __ in the sitting area and somehow the window got broken
horsing around
fool around
wolf down
devour
hare off
to run or go very quickly, in an uncontrolled way
Because of a serious crash on the motorway, traffic ___ for two hours
came to a standstill
a condition in which all movement or activity has stopped
My brother can be unreliable at times but when it __, I know I can depend on him to help me
comes to the crunch
if/when a situation becomes extremely serious and a decision must be made
I dont know who stole my money, but __ I’ll find out
by hook or by crook
by any possible means
by all means
C2
yes, certainly
If you dont pull your __ up next term, you will have to repeat the year
socks
to make an effort to improve your work or behaviour because it is not good enough
I think it will be ok once we __ out the difficulties
iron
to remove problems or find solutions
Dad went for a check-up at the hospital and was given a clean __ of health
bill
a decision by a doctor that someone is healthy
The __ of society was at their wedding, including top film stars and journalists
cream
C1
the best of a particular group of things or people
I expect everyone who works here to __ and comply with the rules
toe the line
to do what you are expected to do without causing trouble for anyone
I’m not sure what is causing the problem, but I’m determined to __ of it
get to the bottom
The area has been smartened __ by the arrival of yuppy residents
up
to (cause to) become more clean, tidy, and stylish
They’ve only just met - isn’t it __ to be talking about marriage already
jumping the gun
to do something too soon, especially without thinking carefully about it
When Sue has had a row with someone, she works it __ by going for a long walk
off
Heavy rain will cover most of the UK next week with __ cold and strong gales
biting
Im afraid that Tim doesnt take much care over his homework. He usually does it __
any old how
in an untidy or careless way
We went through hell and high __ to get these theatre tickets and now she says she doesnt want to go
water
đối mặt với nhiều thử thách
It was the end of the __ for Tommy when the boss saw him at the races during working hours
line
the point at which it is no longer possible to continue with a process or activity
He seemed to __ after his wife’s death. He completely lost control of his life
go off the rails
to start behaving in a way that is not generally acceptable, especially dishonestly or illegally
run out of steam
mất hứng thú với điều đang làm
If you always let children have their __, they’ll become spoilt
way
The city is worth visiting - it has a lot __ for it - attractive landscape, delicioys food, and low cost of living
going
have sth going for sb: If you have something going for you, or if something has something going for it, there are certain advantages that will make the end result successful
