Idiom - life Flashcards
1
Q
Play with fire
A
Chơi với lửa
⇒ Làm điều gây nguy hiểm
In this economic climate, union leaders who are thinking about strikes are playing with fire.
2
Q
To be on the safe side
A
Ở phía an toàn
⇒ Cho chắc ăn, tránh rủi ro
I didn’t think it was serious but I took her to the doctor’s just to be on the safe side.
3
Q
A close shave
A
Cú cạo sát
⇒ Thoát khỏi tình huống nguy hiểm
Seventeen school students had a close shave when a tree fell on their bus yesterday.
4
Q
Dog-eat-dog world
A
Thế giới cạnh tranh
The music industry is a dog-eat-dog world; one day you’re on top and the next, everyone forgets you.
5
Q
An even playing field
A
Sân chơi công bằng
Given an even playing field, girls tend to do better at school than boys.
