Idioms And Collocation Flashcards
What does ‘enter one’s head’ mean?
to come into one’s mind or thoughts.
(xuất hiện trong tâm trí)
What does ‘cross one’s mind’ mean?
to occur to someone briefly or fleetingly.
(thoáng qua trong suy nghĩ)
What does ‘it occurred to sb that…’ mean?
to suddenly realize or think about something.
(ai đó chợt nhận ra rằng…)
What does ‘it dawned on sb that…’ mean?
to become clear or obvious to someone after a period of not understanding.
(ai đó chợt hiểu ra rằng…)
What does ‘give an account of’ mean?
to provide a detailed explanation of something.
(cung cấp một giải thích chi tiết)
What does ‘strike a balance between … and …’ mean?
to find a compromise between two things.
(tìm được sự cân bằng giữa … và …)
What does ‘give the false impression’ mean?
to create a misleading or deceptive image.
(tạo ấn tượng lầm)
What does ‘be under false pretences’ mean?
to act with dishonest motives or claims.
What does ‘be under the impression that’ mean?
to believe something is true, often mistakenly.
(cứ tưởng là)
What does ‘in the (mistaken) belief’ mean?
to hold a belief or thought that is incorrect.
(lầm)
What does ‘come to one’s senses’ mean?
to start thinking and behaving reasonably after a period of confusion.
(nhận ra và hành xử hợp lý)
What does ‘turn over a new leaf’ mean?
to change one’s behavior or attitude for the better.
(cải thiện, thay đổi bản thân)
What does ‘work against the clock’ mean?
to work with urgency to meet a deadline.
(làm việc khẩn trương để kịp thời hạn)
What does ‘become a reality’ mean?
to turn from an idea or plan into something real.
(trở thành hiện thực)
What does ‘change / swap / trade places’ mean?
to switch positions or situations with someone.
(đổi chỗ hoặc hoàn cảnh với ai đó)
What does ‘be on the point of’ mean?
to be about to do something.
(sắp sửa làm điều gì đó)
What does ‘make a start on / at’ mean?
to begin doing something.
(bắt đầu làm việc gì đó)
What does ‘take a second to do sth’ mean?
to briefly take time to do something.
(dành một chút thời gian để làm việc gì đó)
What does ‘at this moment in time’ mean?
at the current time or situation.
(vào lúc này)
What does ‘make a good job of’ mean?
to do something well.
(làm tốt một việc gì đó)
What does ‘work like magic’ mean?
to be extremely effective or successful.
(hiệu quả hoặc thành công tức thì)
What does ‘get off to a flying start’ mean?
to begin something in a very successful way.
(khởi đầu suôn sẻ)
What does ‘in this day and age’ mean?
in the present time.
(ngày nay, thời hiện đại)
What does ‘at the drop of a hat’ mean?
to do something without hesitation or delay.
(làm điều gì đó ngay lập tức)
What does ‘fall behind sb’ mean?
to lag or fail to keep up with someone.
(bị tụt lại sau ai đó)
What does ‘cordon sth off’ mean?
to prevent access to an area by surrounding it with barriers.
(phong tỏa một khu vực)
What does ‘make a point of’ mean?
to deliberately make an effort to do something.
(cố tình làm việc gì đó)
What does ‘get the work out of the way’ mean?
to complete a task so that it no longer needs to be dealt with.
(hoàn thành công việc để không còn phải lo lắng về nó)
What does ‘take it as read’ mean?
to accept something as true without checking it.
(mặc nhiên cho là đúng)
What does ‘talk sb out of’ mean?
to persuade someone not to do something.
(thuyết phục aiđó không làm điều gì)
What does ‘get into an argument’ mean?
to become involved in a disagreement or quarrel.
(tranh cãi với ai đó)
What does ‘be in sb’s good books’ mean?
to be in someone’s favor or to be liked by someone.
(được ai đó quý mến)
What does ‘be in sb’s bad books’ mean?
to be in someone’s disfavor or to be disliked by someone.
(không được ai đó quý mến)
What does ‘it goes without saying’ mean?
to be so obvious that it does not need to be mentioned.
(hiển nhiên)
What does ‘read between the lines’ mean?
to understand something that is not explicitly stated.
(hiểu được ẩn ý)
What does ‘be on speaking terms’ mean?
to be friendly enough to talk to someone.
(còn nói chuyện với nhau)
What does ‘have a word with sb’ mean?
to talk to someone briefly.
(nói chuyện nhanh với ai đó)
What does ‘give sb one’s word’ mean?
to promise something.
(hứa hẹn với ai đó)
What does ‘get the wrong end of the stick’ mean?
to misunderstand something.
(hiểu sai điều gì đó)
What does ‘let nature take its course’ mean?
to allow events to happen naturally.
(để mọi việc diễn ra tự nhiên)
What does ‘slip up’ mean?
to make a mistake.
(phạm sai lầm)
What does ‘go to any lengths’ mean?
to do anything necessary to achieve something.
(làm bất cứ điều gì để đạt được mục tiêu)
What does ‘go to great lengths’ mean?
to put in a lot of effort to achieve something.
(cố gắng rất nhiều để đạt được điều gì đó)
What does ‘at great length’ mean?
to talk or write in detail.
(nói hoặc viết rất chi tiết)
What does ‘make a big deal out of’ mean?
to exaggerate the importance of something.
(làm quá mức quan trọng của việc gì đó)
What does ‘be out of one’s depth’ mean?
to be in a situation that is too difficult to handle.
(ở trong một tình huống quá khó để xử lý)
What does ‘in no small way’ mean?
to a large or significant extent.
(ở mức độ đáng kể)
What does ‘high and low’ mean?
everywhere, in all places.
(khắp mọi nơi)
What does ‘skate on thin ice’ mean?
to take a risk.
(mạo hiểm, liều lĩnh)
What does ‘have a short temper / fuse’ mean?
to get angry easily.
(dễ nổi giận)
What does ‘it pays to…’ mean?
it’s beneficial or worthwhile to do something.
(đáng để làm gì đó)
What does ‘get one’s money’s worth’ mean?
to receive value equal to what was paid.
(nhận được giá trị xứng đáng với số tiền bỏ ra)
What does ‘have sth on one’s mind’ mean?
to be worried about something.
(lo lắng về điều gì đó)
What does ‘draw the short straw’ mean?
to be the one chosen to do something unpleasant.
(bị chọn làm việc không mong muốn)
What does ‘have no foundation’ mean?
to have no basis or truth.
(không có cơ sở)
What does ‘be without foundation’ mean?
to lack evidence or support.
(thiếu bằng chứng hoặc sự hỗ trợ)
What does ‘keep a sharp eye on’ mean?
to watch carefully.
(theo dõi cần thận)
What does ‘in a matter of’ mean?
within a specific period of time.
(trong một khoảng thời gian nhất định)
What does ‘water one’s statement down’ mean?
to make something less forceful or less controversial.
(làm cho một tuyên bố trở nên nhẹ nhàng hơn)
What does ‘smooth the way for’ mean?
to make it easier for something to happen.
(tạo điều kiện thuận lợi cho việc gì đó)
What does ‘a blot on the landscape’ mean?
something that spoils the appearance of a place.
(vật làm xấu cảnh quan)
What does ‘a far cry from’ mean?
very different from.
(rất khác với)
What does ‘act on sb’s orders’ mean?
to follow someone’s instructions.
(làm theo mệnh lệnh của ai đó)
What does ‘go down badly with’ mean?
to be received negatively by.
(được đón nhận không tốt)
What does ‘be received badly by’ mean?
to be reacted to unfavorably.
(bị phản ứng không tốt bởi ai đó)
What does ‘take sb ill’ mean?
to suddenly become ill.
(đột nhiên bị ốm)
What does ‘catch sb in the act of’ mean?
to catch someone while they are doing something.
(bắt gặp ai đó khi đang làm gì)
What does ‘with effect’ mean?
to officially start from a certain date.
(có hiệu lực từ)
What does ‘take one’s own life’ mean?
to commit suicide.
(tự tử)
What does ‘be in for’ mean?
to be likely to experience something.
(có khả năng sẽ)
What does ‘keep a straight face’ mean?
to avoid showing emotion, especially laughter.
(giữ gương mặt bình tĩnh, không cười)
What does ‘be up in arms’ mean?
to be very angry or upset about something.
(tức giận hoặc khó chịu về điều gì đó)
What does ‘lock horns with’ mean?
to engage in conflict or argument with someone.
(xung đột hoặc tranh luận với ai đó)
What does ‘deny sb access’ mean?
to refuse to allow someone to enter or use something.
What does ‘have it on good authority’ mean?
to be confident that something is true because of the source.
(có thông tin chắc chắn từ nguồn tin đáng tin cậy)
What does ‘there’s a fine line between … and …’ mean?
there is a very small difference between two things.
What does ‘from the bottom of one’s heart’ mean?
with sincere and deep feelings.
(từ tận đáy lòng)
What does ‘to the best of one’s knowledge’ mean?
as far as one knows.
(theo như ai đó biết)
What does ‘make oneself clear’ mean?
to express oneself in an understandable way.
(giải thích rõ ràng)
What does ‘get on top of sb’ mean?
to overwhelm someone.
(khiến ai đó cảm thấy bị áp đảo)
What does ‘have a clear conscience’ mean?
to feel free of guilt or remorse.
(không cảm thấy tội lỗi, lương tâm trong sạch)
What does ‘get to the bottom of’ mean?
to understand the cause of something.
(hiểu rõ nguyên nhân của việc)
What does ‘take a turn for the worse’ mean?
to suddenly get worse.
(trở nên tồi tệ hơn)
What does ‘child’s play’ mean?
something very easy to do.
(việc dễ dàng)
What does ‘get on like a house on fire’ mean?
to have a very good relationship with someone.
(rất thân thiện, rất vui với ai)
What does ‘see eye to eye’ mean?
to agree with someone.
(đồng ý với ai đó)
What does ‘set one’s heart on’ mean?
to strongly desire to do or achieve something.
(rất mong muốn làm điều gì đó)
What does ‘have no option / choice / alternative but to’ mean?
to have no choice except to do something.
(không còn lựa chọn nào khác ngoài việc phải làm gì)
What does ‘come to rest’ mean?
to stop moving.
(ngừng di chuyển)
What does ‘let one’s hair down’ mean?
to relax and enjoy oneself.
(thư giãn, x hơi)
What does ‘play it by ear’ mean?
to decide what to do as things happen instead of planning ahead.
(ứng phó tùy tình huống)
What does ‘on a whim’ mean?
without planning, spontaneously.
(ngẫu hứng, không có kế hoạch)
What does ‘keep one’s options open’ mean?
to avoid making a decision now so you can choose later.
(cha đưa ra quyết định để có thể lựa chọn sau)
What does ‘be better off doing sth’ mean?
to be in a better situation by doing something.
(nên làm gì để có tình huống tốt hơn)
What does ‘down to a fine art’ mean?
to perfect something through practice.
(làm việc gì rất thành thạo qua quá trình luyện tập)
What does ‘be dead (set) against’ mean?
to be completely opposed to something.
(hoàn toàn phản đối điều gì đó)
What does ‘put sb in charge’ mean?
to give someone control or responsibility for something.
(giao cho ai đó phụ trách)
What does ‘live to tell the tale’ mean?
to survive a difficult or dangerous experience.
(sống sớt qua một trải nghiệm khó khăn hoặc nguy hiểm)
What does ‘have the last laugh’ mean?
to succeed or win after being doubted or ridiculed.
(thành công sau khi bị nghi ngờ hoặc chế giễu)
What does ‘have no effect on’ mean?
to not affect or influence someone or something.
(không ảnh hưởng đến ai đó hoặc điều gì)
What does ‘a drop in the ocean’ mean?
A very small amount compared with what is needed or expected.
Chi là muối bỏ bể.
