I-đi-ùm Flashcards
RAINING CATS AND DOGS
rain heavily
It’s raining cats and dogs = It’s raining heavily
CHALK AND CHEESE
different from each other
We’re like chalk and cheese.
HERE AND THERE
everywhere
A HOT POTATO
something that is difficulut or dangerous to deal with
The abortion issue is a hot potato in the US
AT THE DROP OF A HAT
immediately
If you need me, just call me. I can come at the drop of a hat
BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD
time to start from the beginning
My plans to create a tiny car made of glasses were unsuccessful, so I guess it’s back to the drawing board for me.
BEAT ABOUT THE BUSH
avoiding the main topic
Stop beating about the bush and answer my question.
BEST THING SINCE SLICED BREAD
a good idea or plan
Portable phones are marketed as the best thing since sliced bread; people think they are extremely good.
BURN THE MIDNIGHT OIL
to stay up working, especially studying late at night
I will have a big exam tomorrow so I’ll be burning the midnight oil tonight.
CAUGHT BETWEEN TWO STOOLS
someone finds it difficult to choose between two alternatives
BREAK A LEG
good luck!
I have heard that you’r gonna take a test tomorrow, break a leg
HIT THE BOOKS
to study
I’ve got to hit the books. I’m having an exam tomorrow.
WHEN PIGS FLY
something will never happen
SCRATCH SOMEONE’S BACK
help someone out with the assumption that they will return the favor in the future
“You scratch my back and I will scratch yours later,” the customer said when we talked about the new sales contact.
HIT THE NAIL ON THE HEAD
do or say something exactly right
Mike hit the nail on the head when he said most people can use a computer without knowing how it works
TAKE SOMEONE/SOMETHING FOR GRANTED
coi nhẹ
One of the problems with relationships is that after a while you begin to take each other for granted
TAKE SOMETHING INTO ACCOUNT/ CONSIDERATION
to remember to consider something
We will take your long year of service into account when we make our final decision.
PUT SOMEONE/SOMETHING AT SOMEONE’S DISPOSAL
o make someone or something available to someone
I’d be glad to help you if you need me. I put myself at your disposal.
HIT THE ROOF = GO THROUGH THE ROOF = HIT THE CEILING
become angry
I”m afraid he will hit the roof when he finds out our vacation is canceled
TAKE IT AMISS
to understand as wrong,or misunderstand
Would you take it amiss if I told you I thought you look lovely?
HIGH AND LOW = HERE AND THERE
everywhere
I have been searching high and low for the gift I bought for my girlfriend.
THE MORE, THE MERRIER
càng đông càng vui
Can I bring some friends with me ?
- Yeah sure, the more, the merrier.
PART AND PARCEL
integral, crucial
GO TO ONE’S HEAD
khiến ai kiêu ngạo
Too much success will go to her head
ONCE IN A BLUE MOON
Rare
Once in a blue moon, I stop thinking about her.
FEW AND FAR BETWEEN
Rare
That kind of girl is really few and far between
ON THE SPOT
immediately
I expect you to be on the post when and where trouble arises
ON THE VERGE OF = ON THE BRINK OF = IN THE EDGE
Unless we take measures to protect tigers, they will be on the verge of extinction.
AT THE ELEVENTH HOUR
phút chót
he always turned her term paper in at the eleventh hour.
GET/HAVE COLD FEET
mất hết can đảm
I’m worried my members in EOF may be getting cold feet about the university entrance exam
TO MAKE DO
to manage, to cope with
During difficult economic times, many people have to make do with less
LET THE CAT OUT OF THE BAG
reveal a secret
Try not to let the cat out of the bag.
SEE EYE TO EYE
đồng tình
I’m glad that they see eye to eye on the matter of the conference location.
TAKE THINGS TO PIECES
tháo ra từng mảnh
Men like to take things to pieces and put them together.
COME TO LIGHT
được biết đến,được phát hiện, được đưa ra ánh sáng.
Four soldiers have faced charges since the scandal came to light last fall
GET BUTTERFLIES IN ONE’S STOMACH
cảm thấy bồn chồn
I always get butterflies in my stomach when it comes to taking test
CHIP IN
Quyên góp
If everyone chips in, we will be able to buy her a nice present.
BUCKET DOWN
mưa xối xả, mưa to
It’s been bucketing down all day.
OFF THE RECORD
không chính thức
What the president said is not to be printed. It’s off the record
ONE’S CUP OF TEA
thứ mà ta thích
PUT ON AN ACT
giả bộ, làm bộ
We’ve known you are a good swimmer – stop putting on an act.
MAKE ENDS MEET
xoay sở để kiếm sống
I have to work at two jobs to make ends meet.
THE LAST STRAW
Giọt nước tràn ly
When she showed up late a third time, that was the last straw
HARD OF HEARING
lãng tai
Tom is hard of hearing. Therefore, we have to speak loudly so that he can hear us.
FACE THE MUSIC
chịu trận
Mary broke a dining-room window and had to face the music when her father got home.
FIGHT TOOTH AND CLAW/NAIL
đánh nhau dữ dội
We fought tooth and claw to retain our share of business.
LOOK DAGGERS AT SOMEONE
giận giữ nhìn ai đó
Their relationship is not free and easy but at least he is no longer looking daggers at her
SELL/GO LIKE HOT CAKES
bán rất chạy
The book has only just been published andcopies are already selling like hot cakes in both Britain and America.
BE ON THE WAGON
kiêng rượu
Bob’s old drinking buddies complained that he was no fun when he went on the wagon
LED SOMEBODY BY THE NOSE
dắt mũi
They simply didn’t know what they were doing and they were led by the nose by a manipulative government
