Idioms

Question 1

a leopard can’t change its spots

Answer 1

giang sơn dễ đổi, bản tính khó rời

Question 2

all mod cons

Answer 2

all modern conveniences to make life easier

Question 3

break the mould

Answer 3

người thành công có lối đi riêng
to think/act out of the box

Question 4

change your tune

Answer 4

change your opinion/attitude

Question 5

have a change of heart

Answer 5

hồi tâm chuyển ý
(decide not to do sth you planned to do)

Question 6

know sth inside out

Answer 6

“nằm vùng”

Question 7

reinvent the wheel

Answer 7

tốn công tổn sức tái tạo điều đã tồn tại từ lâu

Question 8

stick to your guns

Answer 8

giữ vững chính kiến

Question 9

the tools of the trade

Answer 9

the skills and equipment required for your job

Question 10

turn over a new leaf

Answer 10

làm lại cuộc đời
(+ stop a bad habit)

Question 11

come rain or shine

Answer 11

bất kể nắng mưa
Ex: I’m determined to revise the first chapter of Math this week, come rain or shine.

Question 12

do sth on a whim

Answer 12

tự nhiên nổi hứng
Ex: My parents are probably too familiar with me doing chores on a whim.

Question 13

follow your nose

Answer 13

• lắng nghe linh tính (to follow your guts)
• đi thẳng (go straight forward)

Question 14

let nature take its course

Answer 14

thuận theo ý trời, đừng cố thay đổi