Idioms And Collocations And Phrases 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.
What is meant by ‘a home from home’?
A place where you feel as comfortable as you do in your own home.
Như ngôi nhà thứ hai.
What does ‘a leopard can’t change its spots’ imply?
A person cannot change their character, especially if they have a bad character.
Giang sơn dễ đổi, bản tính khó dời.
What does ‘a sight for sore eyes’ refer to?
A person or thing that you are pleased to see.
Cảnh tượng dễ chịu, dễ mền.
What does ‘a stitch in time (saves nine)’ mean?
If you solve a problem immediately, it may save a lot of extra work later.
Nên xử lí ngay vấn đề phát sinh.
What does ‘a stone’s throw (away/from)’ indicate?
A very short distance.
Một quãng rất ngắn.
What is an ‘Achilles’ heel’?
A weak point in a person’s character or arguments.
Điểm yếu, gót chân Achilles.
What does ‘add fuel to the fire’ mean?
To make a bad situation worse.
Đổ thêm dầu vào lửa.
What does ‘all in good time’ suggest?
Used to tell someone to be patient because something will happen when the time is right.
Mọi việc đều cần thời gian.
What does ‘all mod cons’ refer to?
All modern conveniences, the machines and devices that make life easier.
Đầy đủ tiện nghi hiện đại.
What is meant by ‘an act of God’?
An event such as a flood, lightning, or an earthquake that is produced by natural forces, and that people have no control over.
Thiên tai.
What does ‘as the crow flies’ mean?
In a straight line (used for measuring distance).
Theo đường chim bay.
What does ‘at a loose end’ signify?
Having nothing to do.
Rảnh rỗi không có việc gì làm.
What does ‘be born with a silver spoon in your mouth’ imply?
To be born into a rich family.
Sinh ra đã ngậm thìa vàng.
What does ‘be on the same wavelength’ mean?
To have the same way of thinking or the same ideas as somebody else.
Cùng chung suy nghĩ, ý kiến.
What does ‘before your time’ refer to?
Happening before you were born or before you can remember.
Trước thời.
What does ‘below/under par’ mean?
Not as good as expected.
Dưới mức trung bình.
What does ‘big mouth’ refer to?
Used as a criticism of someone when they say things they should not.
Nhiều chuyện, lắm mồm.
What does ‘blot on the landscape’ mean?
Something that makes a place look less attractive.
Xấu xí.
What does ‘break even’ mean?
To complete a piece of business, etc. without either losing money or making a profit.
Hoà vốn.
What does ‘break the mould’ imply?
To change what people expect from a situation, especially by acting in a dramatic way.
Phá vỡ khuôn mẫu.
What does ‘bury your head in the sand’ mean?
To refuse to think about unpleasant facts or problems.
Chôn đầu xuống cát, trốn tránh sự thật.
What does ‘change your tune’ mean?
To change your opinion completely, especially because it will bring you an advantage.
Thay đổi ý kiến, thái độ.
What does ‘clean as a whistle’ mean?
Extremely clean.
Snynonym:
As clean as a pin
Sạch sẽ tinh tươm.
What does ‘come clean (about sth)’ mean?
To admit and explain something that you have kept as a secret.
Thú nhận, nói ra sự thật.
What does ‘come rain or shine’ imply?
Whatever happens.
Dù có chuyện gì xảy ra.
What is a ‘commuter belt’?
An area surrounding a large city where many people who work in the city live.
Vành đai ngoại ô.
What does ‘concrete jungle’ refer to?
An unpleasant part of a city where there are a lot of ugly buildings close together.
Khu rừng bê tông.
What does ‘couch potato’ mean?
A person who spends a lot of time sitting and watching TV.
Người lười vận động, chỉ ngồi xem TV.
What does ‘cry over spilt milk’ mean?
To waste time worrying about something that has already happened and that cannot be changed.
Tiếc nuối chuyện đã qua.
What does ‘do sth on a whim’ imply?
To do something because of a sudden feeling that you must do it.
Hứng lên làm gì
down on your luck
having a long period of difficulty finding work and earning money
(gặp vận xui)
draw the line (at)
to set a limit on what you will do or allow to happen
fall short
to fail to reach the standard that you expected or needed
fifty-fifty
equal, or shared equally (50-50)
fly off the handle
to suddenly become very angry
follow your nose
to go straight forward, without turning
for the time being
for now but not permanently
from time to time
occasionally but not regularly
gain/get/have/take the upper hand
to gain control or advantage over somebody
get on like a house on fire
to have a very friendly relationship
get sth off your chest
to talk about something that has been worrying you
get/catch sb’s drift
to understand the basic meaning of what someone is saying
get/have your way
to get or do what you want, especially when someone tries to stop you
give sb a taste/dose of their own medicine
to treat someone in the same way they treat others
give sth a miss
to decide not to do something
go halves
to share the cost of something equally
go to your head
to make you feel too proud of yourself
grin and bear it
to accept something unpleasant without complaining
have a change of heart
to change your opinion or feelings about something
have green fingers
to be good at gardening
have time on your hands
to have nothing to do or not be busy
have your wits about you
to be able to think quickly and make sensible decisions
hear sth on/through the grapevine
to hear news from someone who heard it from someone else
home sweet home
used to say that you are happy to be home
in/for donkey’s years
for a very long time
in the dark (about)
not knowing about something because others are keeping it secret
in the middle of nowhere
far away from any towns and cities
in the nick of time
at the very last moment before it is too late
in the sticks
in an area far from the town or city
it’s as broad as it’s long
used to say you cannot choose between two things
keep a straight face
to manage to stop yourself from smiling or laughing
keep sb posted
to regularly give someone information they are interested in
keep sth under your hat
to keep something secret
keep up with the Joneses
to try to have the same possessions or social achievements as someone else (đua đòi theo người khác)
keep your hair on
to remain calm (bình tĩnh lại)
kick yourself
to be very annoyed with yourself for doing something stupid (tự trách mình)
knee-high to a grasshopper
very small or very young (rất nhỏ hoặc rất trẻ)
know sth inside out
to know everything about something (biết tường tận mọi thứ về điều gì)
know what’s what
to know the important facts about a situation (biết điều gì quan trọng)
last word in
the newest or best type of something (mới nhất, tốt nhất)
lay/put your cards on the table
to be honest about your feelings and intentions (nói rõ ý định hoặc cảm xúc của mình)
let off steam
to get rid of your energy, anger, or strong emotions by doing something active (xả hơi, xả giận)
let sleeping dogs lie
to not mention a subject that could cause trouble (tránh nhắc đến chuyện gây rắc rối)
let your hair down
to relax and enjoy yourself (thư giãn, thoải mái)
life and soul of the party
someone who is very lively and entertaining at social events (người sôi nổi, mang niềm vui đến bữa tiệc)
like two peas in a pod
very similar, especially in appearance (giống như hai giọt nước)
line your pocket(s)
to get richer, especially by taking unfair advantage of others (làm giàu bất chính)
live and let live
to accept other people as they are (chấp nhận sự khác biệt)
lock, stock and barrel
including every part of something (toàn bộ, không sót thứ gì)
lose your bearings
to become confused about where you are and where you should go (mất phương hướng)
make a beeline for
to go directly and quickly towards something or someone (đi thẳng đến)
make yourself at home
to make yourself feel comfortable in someone else’s home (cứ tự nhiên như ở nhà)
never/don’t look a gift horse in the mouth
to not find fault with something that you have been given as a gift (đừng chê quà tặng)
no rhyme or reason
used for saying that there is no reason or explanation for something (không có lý do hay giải thích nào cả)
not have a leg to stand on
to be in a situation where you cannot prove or legally support what you say (không có lý lẽ nào để biện minh)
not see the wood for the trees
to be unable to understand a situation clearly because you are too involved in it (không nhìn thấy vấn đề chính vì quá chú tâm vào chi tiết)
off the beaten track
far away from places that people usually visit (xa xôi, hẻo lánh)
on good terms (with)
having a friendly relationship with someone (có mối quan hệ tốt với ai)
on the spur of the moment
suddenly, without planning in advance (ngay lập tức, không chuẩn bị trước)
on the street
without a home (sống lang thang, không có nhà)
on the town
spending the evening enjoying yourself in bars, clubs, theatres, etc. (đi chơi, vui chơi)
once in a blue moon
very rarely (hiếm khi xảy ra)
out of the blue
suddenly and unexpectedly (bất ngờ, không lường trước)
out of this world
extremely good or impressive (tuyệt vời, xuất sắc)
over the top
too extreme and not suitable (quá đà, thái quá)
place in the sun
the position in which something is most easily seen because it is the most important (vị trí quan trọng nhất)
pull a few strings
to use your influence to get something (dùng ảnh hưởng để đạt được điều gì)
put sth in perspective
to compare something to other things to get a clearer, more accurate idea (đặt điều gì vào bối cảnh để so sánh, hiểu rõ hơn)
put two and two together
to guess the truth about something from the information you have (đoán ra sự thật từ thông tin hiện có)
put your feet up
to sit down and relax (ngồi xuống thư giãn)
quick/slow on the uptake
quick or slow to understand something (hiểu nhanh/chậm)
recharge your batteries
to get back your strength and energy by resting for a while (nạp lại năng lượng)
red tape
official rules that seem unnecessary and make things happen very slowly (thủ tục hành chính rườm rà)
reinvent the wheel
to waste time trying to create something that someone else has already created (mất thời gian làm lại thứ đã có)
ring a bell
to sound familiar to you (nghe quen quen)
round the bend
crazy (phát điên, mất trí)
satellite town
a town that is near and depends on a larger city (thị trấn vệ tinh)
sb is only human
used to say that someone has been weak in the ways most people are weak and should not be blamed (ai đó cũng chỉ là con người, có thể phạm sai lầm)
see eye to eye (with sb)
to agree with someone (đồng ý với ai đó)
set your heart on
to want something very much (rất muốn điều gì)
six of one (and) half a dozen of the other
used to say that two things are equally good or bad (kẻ tám lạng, người nửa cân)
speak volumes
to express something very clearly without using words (nói lên nhiều điều)
split hairs
to argue about very small details or differences (cãi nhau vì chuyện nhỏ nhặt)
steal the show
to attract more attention and praise than other people (chiếm trọn sự chú ý, tỏa sáng)
stick to your guns
to refuse to change your mind about something, even when others try to persuade you (giữ vững lập trường)
stop dead in your tracks
to suddenly stop moving or doing something (dừng lại ngay lập tức)
take a short cut to
to use a quicker way of doing something (đi đường tắt)
take stock (of)
to think carefully about a situation before making a decision (xem xét kỹ lưỡng trước khi quyết định)
take the law into your own hands
to do something illegal to punish someone because you feel the legal system will not punish that person (tự làm thay pháp luật, tự trừng phạt người khác)
take the scenic route
to take a longer path than necessary because it is more attractive (đi đường vòng để ngắm cảnh)
tell tales
to tell someone in authority about something bad that someone else has done (mách lẻo)
the edge over
an advantage that makes someone or something more successful than others (lợi thế hơn ai đó)
the luck of the draw
decided by chance (may rủi, do số phận quyết định)
the powers that be
the people who are in authority (những người có quyền lực)
the tools of the trade
the skills and equipment needed for a particular job (kỹ năng và công cụ cần thiết)
throw the book at sb
to punish someone very severely (phạt nặng ai đó)
tidy sum/amount
a large amount of money (một số tiền lớn)
touch wood
used when you have said that you have had good luck in order to prevent bad luck from happening (cầu may mắn)
under sb’s thumb
completely controlled by someone (bị ai đó kiểm soát hoàn toàn)
up in arms about
very angry and complaining about something (rất tức giận về điều gì)
variety is the spice of life
used for saying that different experiences and situations make life enjoyable or interesting (đời là bể dâu, nhiều trải nghiệm làm đời thú vị)
your flesh and blood
your family or your relatives (máu mủ ruột thịt)
In all like·li·hood | \ ˈlī-klē-ˌhu̇d \
(Phrase)
**the chance that something will happen : **PROBABILITY
//There’s very little likelihood of that happening. [=that is very unlikely to happen]
//changes that in all likelihood will be made soon [=changes that are very likely to be made soon]
//… a strong likelihood that he is correct …
— T. D. Anderson
//The likelihood of instability might increase because of the economic crisis.
— Fareed Zakaria
//… could reduce the likelihood of a fire in their convenience store by banning smoking in their building …
up and about
(also up and around)
infml feeling well enough to get out of bed and move around
Prim and proper
very formal and correct in behaviour and easily shocked by anything rude:
She’s much too prim and proper to drink pints of beer
by and large
when everything about a situation is considered together:
There are a few small things that I don’t like about my job, but by and large it’s very enjoyable
chop and change
(Uk)
to keep changing your ideas, opinions, activities, or job:
After six months of chopping and changing, we’ve decided to go back to our old system.
the length and breadth of somewhere
(C2)
If you travel the length and breadth of a place, you go to every part of it:
She travelled the length and breadth of Ireland looking for her missing brother.
song and dance
(Mainly US, Informal)
a long and complicated statement or story, sometimes one that is not true:
She gave me some song and dance about how busy she is.
fight tooth and nail
to try very hard to get something you want:
We fought tooth and nail to get the route of the new road changed.
Safe and sound
(Phrase)
completely safe and without injury or damage:
After three days lost in the mountains, all the climbers arrived home safe and sound.
What’s important is that we get everyone back safe and sound.
Anyway, despite the bad weather, we made it home safe and sound.
Our neighbours found our dog safe and sound, hiding under their porch.
Thankfully, the children were delivered safe and sound to their parents.
We all just want to know that they’re safe and sound.
silly billy
(Informal)
a silly person, especially a child:
You’re being a silly billy, now stop it.
the space race /ðə ˈspeɪs reɪs/
(Singular noun)
competition between the US and the Soviet Union in the 1950s and 60s to be the first to explore space
search me!
(Idiom, Informal)
something that you say when you do not know the answer to a question:
- “Where’s Jack?” “Search me!”
Drown one’s sorrow
to drink alcohol in order to forget your problems
- He went to the bar to drown his sorrows.
have ants in your pants
(Old-fashioned humorous)
to not be able to keep still because you are very excited or worried about something
spending more money than you earn:
(Idiom)
spending more money than you earn:
Note:Usually to talk about in debt
Green with envy
(Idiom)
wishing very much that you had what someone else has:
be (down) in black and white
(Idiom)
To be written down
• I couldn’t believe it was true, but there it was, in black and white.
catch someone red-handed
(Idiom)
to discover someone while they are doing something bad or illegal:
To see red
(Idiom)
to become very angry:
look at/see something through rose-colored/rose-tinted glasses
(idiom (UK also look at/see something through rose-coloured/rose-tinted spectacles))
to see only the pleasant things about a situation and not notice the things that are unpleasant:
Bring the house down
If someone or something brings the house down during a play or show, they make the people watching it laugh or clap very loudly:
Bring the house down
If someone or something brings the house down during a play or show, they make the people watching it laugh or clap very loudly:
know something like the back of your hand
Idiom • informal
to have very good and detailed knowledge of something:
• I know this area like the back of my hand.
keep/put your nose to the grindstone
Idiom • Informal
to work very hard for a long time:
• She kept her nose to the grindstone all year and got the exam results she wanted.
Make/pull a face
Phrase •(UK also pull a face)
to make a strange expression with your face, for example to show that you do not like someone or something:
• I was making silly faces to get the baby to laugh.
• “This tastes horrible,” said Tom, pulling a face at his glass.
• When I asked her how her training was going, she made a face.
• She took a bite of the melon and made a funny face.
• The child kept turning around and making faces at us.
make a face (at someone/something)
idiom (also make faces (at someone/something))
to move your mouth, nose, and eyes in strange ways to show emotion or make people laugh:
• She stepped in something, made a face, and looked down.
• My sister was making faces at me when my mom wasn’t looking.
with flying colours
Idiom UK (US with flying colors)
If you do something such as pass an exam with flying colours, you do it very successfully.
Be out of the question
idiom (also be no question of (doing) something also C2)
to be an event that cannot possibly happen:
• A trip to New Zealand is out of the question this year.
• There’s no question of agreeing to the demands.
(straight) from the horse’s mouth
idiom
If you hear something (straight) from the horse’s mouth, you hear it from the person who has direct personal knowledge of it.
the lion’s den
idiom
a dangerous or threatening place or situation
be the cat’s meow/pajamas
idiom US old-fashioned (UK old-fashioned be the cat’s whiskers)
to be better than everyone else
up to scratch
idiom and also C2
reaching an acceptable standard:
- come up to scratch Your last essay wasn’t up to scratch/didn’t come up to scratch.
stand the test of time
idiom
If something stands the test of time, it is still popular, strong, etc. after a long time:
Issue a plea (Phrase)
To make an urgent or formal request
A stark reminder (Phrase)
A clear indication that causes people to remember something important or unpleasant
Account for sth (Verb)
To explain the reason for something or the cause of something
Across the board (Phrase)
Applying to all
Against a wisdom (Phrase)
Contrary to what is generally believed or advised
Barter with sb (Phrase)
To exchange goods or services for other goods or services without using money
Be averse to (Phrase)
To have a strong dislike of or opposition to something
Be beside oneself with (Phrase)
To be overwhelmed with an emotion
Be out of bounds to sb (Phrase)
To be prohibited or off limits to someone
A groan of disappointment (Phrase)
A sound made to express dissatisfaction or regret
In one’s estimation (Phrase)
In someone’s opinion
In opposition to (Phrase)
Against; not in favor of something
In the black (Phrase)
Financially profitable; not in debt
In tribute to (Phrase)
As an act of showing respect or admiration for someone or something
Lobby against (Phrase)
To try to influence public officials against something
Make allowances for (Phrase)
To consider or make provision for (an extenuating circumstance or factor)
Make amends for (Phrase)
To do something to show that you are sorry for having done something wrong
On the ball (Phrase)
Alert and understanding the situation well
On the grounds of (Phrase)
Because of a particular reason or situation
Put / keep sb in the picture (Phrase)
To inform someone about a situation
Put forward a proposal (Phrase)
To suggest a plan or idea for consideration
Beyond reproach (Phrase)
Too good to deserve any criticism
Through the proper channels (Phrase)
By following the official or formal procedure
Tighten one’s belt (Phrase)
To reduce spending
To all intents and purposes (Phrase)
Practically; in every important respect
To put the record straight (Phrase)
To correct a false story; to provide the accurate facts
Utter cries of pain (Phrase)
To make loud sounds because of suffering
Voice concern about (Phrase)
To express worry or unease regarding something
Whet one’s appetite (Phrase)
To increase someone’s interest in or desire for something, usually food
A blessing in disguise (Phrase)
Something that seems bad or unlucky at first, but results in something good happening later
Acrimonious (Adjective)
Angry and full of strong bitter feelings and words
At the crack of dawn (Phrase)
Very early in the morning
Bare hands (Phrase)
Without using any tools or weapons
Be on track (Phrase)
To be progressing or developing as planned or expected
Be spoilt for choice (Phrase)
To have so many good options that it is difficult to make a decision
Blow one’s top (Phrase)
To become very angry
Break even (Phrase)
To have no profit or loss at the end of a business activity; hòa vốn
By and large (Phrase)
Generally; mostly; nói chung, đại khái
Carry weight (Phrase)
To have influence or importance; có sức nặng, có ảnh hưởng
Consistent with (Phrase)
In agreement or harmony with; nhất quán với, phù hợp với
Drive a hard bargain (Phrase)
To be a tough negotiator, often not easily conceding; mặc cả gắt gao
Feel it in one’s bones (Phrase)
To believe something strongly although you cannot explain why; cảm nhận rõ ràng
Have a bee in one’s bonnet (Phrase)
To be preoccupied or obsessed with an idea; m ảnh về một ý tưởng nào đó
Have butterflies in one’s stomach (Phrase)
To feel nervous, often before a significant event; cảm thấy bồn chồn, lo lắng
Have no recollection of (Phrase)
To not remember something; không nhớ gì về
Have the best of both worlds (Phrase)
To enjoy the advantages of two different things at the same time; có được lợi ích của cả hai
Hold down a job (Phrase)
To keep a job for a period of time; duy trì công việc
In compensation for (Phrase)
As a recompense or payment for; bồi thường cho
In safe hands (Phrase)
Under the care of a competent and reliable person; trong tay người đáng tin cậy
On suspicion of (Phrase)
Believed to have done something wrong or illegal; do nghi ngờ
On the line (Phrase)
At risk; đang bị đe dọa, có nguy cơ
Be overloaded with work
Definition: To have more work than one can handle. Example: She’s been overloaded with work since the new project started. Vietnamese Definition: ngập ngụa trong công việc
A pain in the neck
Definition: Something or someone that is very annoying. Example: That constant noise is a real pain in the neck. Vietnamese Definition: điều phiền phức, người phiền phức
Around the clock
Definition: All day and all night without stopping. Example: Emergency services worked around the clock to help the flood victims. Vietnamese Definition: suốt ngày đêm
At odds with
Definition: In disagreement. Example: His version of events was at odds with the witness’s statement. Vietnamese Definition: mâu thuẫn, không đồng ý
change from sth to
switch between
change sth into
convert to
change sth for
exchange
change for the better/worse
improve/deteriorate
change your mind
alter opinion
change the subject
switch topic
make a change
alter
undergo a change
experience alteration
charge sb with
accuse of crime
charge sb for
demand payment
take charge
assume control
(put) in charge (of)
give responsibility
overall charge
complete responsibility
as a child
during childhood
only child
no siblings
a child of
product of
child abuse
mistreatment
child support
parental payments
make a choice
decide
exercise choice
use option
have no choice
must
choice between
selection among
choice of
selection
personal/parental/consumer choice
types of decisions
informed choice
educated decision
wide choice
many options
obvious choice
clear selection
choose from
select among
choose between
pick one of two
choose sb/sth as
select for role
choose sb/sth out of
pick from group
choose to do
decide to
pick and choose
select carefully
nothing/little to choose between
equally good
class sb/sth as
categorize
social class
economic group
working/middle/upper class
economic strata
ruling class
governing group
class system
social hierarchy
class differences
social distinctions
class war
social conflict
give sth a (good) clean
wash thoroughly
make a clean break
complete separation
make a clean breast of
confess fully
clean and tidy
neat
a clean bill of health
approval
a clean slate/sheet
fresh start
clean sweep
complete change
make/get sth clear
explain
make yourself clear
communicate clearly
(have) a clear conscience
guiltless
clear in your mind (about)
certain
clear as a bell
very clear
clear as mud
confusing
clear case (of)
obvious example
clear evidence/indication
obvious proof
set a clock
adjust time
watch the clock
monitor time anxiously
against the clock
rushed
around the clock
continuously
come to a conclusion/decision/etc
reach
come to power
gain control
come into view
become visible
come as a shock/etc
be surprising
come to do sth
eventually do
come true
become reality
make friends (with)
become friends
close/good/great friend
intimate friend
old friend
long-time friend
friend of the family
family acquaintance
family friend
close to family
circle of friends
social group
friends with
in friendship
the older/younger generation
age group
generation gap
age difference issues
Generation X
specific age cohort
future generations
descendants
get going
start
get somewhere
make progress
get ill/angry/upset/etc
become
get sth wet/dirty/etc
cause to become
get to do sth
have opportunity
get sb sth
obtain for
get sth done
complete
get sth doing
cause to happen
go and do sth
proceed to
go deaf/grey/crazy/bad/etc
become
go for days/weeks/etc (without sth)
continue without
go hungry
not eat
go without
lack
go to do sth
proceed to
good (for sb) to do
beneficial
a good deal
large amount
a good many/few
many
good of sb to do
kind
for sb’s own good
beneficial
no good
worthless
it’s no good doing
useless to
grant sth to
give officially
grant sb permission/authority
allow
grant a request
fulfill
grant sb’s wish
make come true
green politics
environmentalism
green belt
protected land
(give sb) the green light
permission
the greenhouse effect
atmospheric warming
guess at
estimate
guess that
suppose
guess right
correct estimation
take/make/hazard a guess (at)
attempt estimate
rough guess
approximate
lucky guess
correct by chance
wild guess
random estimate
educated guess
informed estimate
at a guess
approximately
happen to do
occur by chance
it so happens that
coincidentally
as it happens
actually
head towards/for (a place)
move toward
head a ball
hit with head
head a committee/etc
lead
head a list
be first
good/bad for your health
beneficial/harmful
in good/poor health
healthy/unhealthy
ill health
sickness
health and safety
welfare protection
health hazard/risk
danger
health centre
medical facility
health club
fitness center
health food
nutritious food
health service
medical care
look/search high and low
everywhere
high risk of
great danger
high priority
important
in high spirits
cheerful
high finance
major money matters
high time
overdue
on a high
euphoric
a new/all-time/record high
peak
high tech
advanced technology
high street
main shopping street
keep regular/late hours
have fixed schedule
work long hours
extended work time
for hours (on end)
continuously
(during) school/working/etc hours
scheduled time
at/until all hours
very late
after hours
post-closing
out of hours
outside normal time
move house
change residence
human behaviour
people’s actions
human being
person
human error
mistake by person
human nature
inherent qualities
human race
mankind
human rights
basic freedoms
fall/be taken ill (with)
become sick
critically/seriously/terminally ill
severity levels
have/give the (false) impression that
appear
do an impression (of)
imitate
create/make an impression (on sb)
affect
under the impression that
believing
first impressions
initial perceptions
act on impulse
act spontaneously
do sth on impulse
unplanned action
control/resist an impulse
restrain urge
an impulse to do
sudden urge
get/find/take/do a job
obtain employment
a good job
quality work
leave/lose your job
quit/be fired
make/do a good/bad job of
perform well/poorly
make the best of a bad job
optimize bad situation
have a job to do/doing
difficulty
sb’s job to do
responsibility
out of a job
unemployed
on the job
while working
job losses
employment reductions
jump at the chance (to do)
eagerly accept
jump the queue
cut in line
jump to conclusions
decide hastily
jump the gun
act prematurely
keen (for sb) to do
eager
keen on
enthusiastic about
keen interest in
strong curiosity
kind of sb to do
considerate
respond in kind
reciprocate
kind(s) of
type(s)
of some/any kind
any type
of a/the kind
similar
kind regards
polite closing
know (sth) about
have knowledge
know sb/sth to be/do
be aware
know better
be wiser
get/come to know
become familiar
let sb know
inform
in the know
informed
know-how
expertise
(as) large as life
unmistakably present
at large
free (criminal)
in large measure/part
mostly
larger than life
exaggerated
large scale
extensive
laugh at/about
find amusing
laugh in sb’s face
mock openly
make sb laugh
amuse
have a good laugh
enjoy humor
have the last laugh
ultimately succeed
don’t make me laugh
that’s ridiculous
for a laugh
for fun
a laugh a minute
very funny
become law
be enacted
break/follow/uphold the law
violate/obey/support
pass/amend/repeal a law
enact/change/cancel
lay down the law
assert authority
practise law
work as lawyer
against the law
illegal
above the law
exempt from rules
by/under law
legally
law and order
legal stability
fat chance
little probability (sarcastic)
a fat lot of good/help/use
no use (sarcastic)
feature sb/sth in
include prominently
a feature of
characteristic
distinguishing feature
unique characteristic
safety features
protective elements
feature film
main movie
feature writer
specialized journalist
get/have a feel for
develop understanding
feel free
be welcome to
feel like (doing)
want to
feel as if/as though
seem that
feel strongly about
have firm opinion
feel the effects/benefits of
experience results
feel guilty
regret actions
feel your way
proceed cautiously
feel at home
be comfortable
find yourself (doing)
discover you are
find sb doing
discover someone
find sth difficult/interesting/etc
consider to be
find your way
navigate successfully
cut it fine
do at last moment
fine by sb
acceptable to
fine details/points
small elements
fine line between
small distinction
with a fine-tooth(ed) comb
very carefully
fine print
small contract terms
take/have the floor
speak publicly
ground/first/etc floor
level of building
floor show
entertainment
floor plan
layout drawing
floorboard
wooden flooring
fly a flag/kite
display/make airborne
fly by
pass quickly
fly open
open suddenly
fly at
attack suddenly
focus on
concentrate
the focus of/for
center of attention
in focus
clear
out of focus
blurry
focus group
discussion panel
main/primary/major focus
principal concern
fold sth in half/two
bend over
fold sth neatly/carefully
bend precisely
fold flat
collapse completely
fold your arms
cross arms
follow advice/guidance
obey suggestions
as follows
as described next
follow suit
do the same
follow sb’s example
copy behavior
force sb to do
compel
force sth on sb
impose
force your way into/through
push through
force a smile
pretend happiness
with force
using strength
police force
law enforcement body
armed forces
military
form an impression of
develop opinion
take/assume the form of
appear as
fill in/out a form
complete document
in the form of
appearing as
in good/bad form
performing well/poorly
application form
request document
lay the foundations of
establish basics
have no foundation
be baseless
without foundation
unsupported
foundation course
basic class
foundation stone
base block
set sb free
release
let sb go free
allow to leave
free sb from
liberate from
walk free
leave without punishment
free to do
allowed
free from
without
free and easy
relaxed
free time
leisure
fresh from
recently from
fresh out of
just finished/used last of
fresh-faced
youthful appearance
freshwater
not saltwater
fresh start
new beginning
fresh air
clean outdoor air
partly/mainly/all about
regarding
do sth about
take action regarding
about time
overdue
about to do
on the point of
have/gain/provide access to
obtain entry
Internet access
online connection
wheelchair access
disability entry
account for
explain
(give) an account of
describe
take into account
consider
take account of
notice
on account of
because of
by all accounts
according to everyone
on sb’s account
because of someone
act in good/bad faith
behave honestly/dishonestly
act out of desperation/necessity
do because must
act the part/role of
perform as
act on sb’s advice/orders/behalf
follow instructions
put on an act
pretend
get your act together
organize yourself
in the act (of doing)
while doing
act your age
behave maturely
(at/by/from) the age of
at time of life
under age
too young legally
school/working/etc age
appropriate time
with age
as time passes
age limit
maximum/minimum years
age bracket/group
range of years
(in the) Stone/Bronze/Iron Age
historical periods
take/spend ages (doing)
take very long
ages ago
long time past
seems/feels like ages (since)
feels very long
answer to sb
be accountable
give sb an answer
respond to
answer charges/criticisms
respond to accusations
answer a need
fulfill requirement
answer sb’s prayers
solve problems
answer the description of
match details
(have a lot to) answer for
be responsible for
in answer to
in response to
have/get into an argument (with sb)
dispute
win/lose an argument
succeed/fail in debate
argument about/over
dispute regarding
argument for/against
reasons supporting/opposing
without (an) argument
without dispute
arm sb with
provide weapons/information
arm yourself against
prepare defense
take up arms (against)
prepare to fight
lay down (your) arms
surrender weapons
up in arms (about)
angry/protesting
arms control
weapon restrictions
arms race
weapons competition
have/get sth down to a fine art
master perfectly
art of doing
skill in
art to doing
special method
art deco
design style
art form
creative medium
art gallery
exhibition space
art house
specialty cinema
ask yourself sth
consider carefully
ask sb a favour
request help
ask a lot/too much (of sb)
make difficult request
ask sb over/round
invite to visit
ask sb in
invite to enter
for the asking
available if requested
asking for trouble/it/etc
likely to cause problems
if you ask me
in my opinion
associate sth with
connect mentally
have the authority to do
have power
grant sb the authority to do
give power
have authority over
control
have sth on good authority
from reliable source
in authority
in charge
with authority
confidently
the authorities
officials
local authority
regional government
back into sth
reverse into
back onto sth
have rear facing
back sb (to do)
support/support financially
go bad
spoil/rot
go from bad to worse
deteriorate
feel bad (about)
regret
bad for
harmful to
bad at (doing)
unskilled in
in a bad way
in trouble
(in) bad faith
dishonestly
bad apple
troublemaker
bad blood
hostility
(hang) in the balance
undecided
strike a balance
find compromise
upset/alter/redress the balance
change equilibrium
balance between/of
equilibrium of
on balance
considering everything
off balance
unstable
basis for
foundation for
on a daily/temporary/etc basis
regularly/temporarily
on the basis of/that
because
behaviour towards
conduct regarding
pattern of behaviour
habitual conduct
on your best behaviour
behaving well
aggressive/antisocial/violent/bad/good/exemplary behaviour
types of conduct
express (beliefs)
state opinions
belief in/that
faith/conviction
contrary to popular belief
opposite of common opinion
beyond belief
incredible
in the belief that
thinking
popular/widely held/widespread/firm/strong/growing belief
types of conviction
bend sth into (shape/a circle/etc)
curve into form
(go) round the bend
go crazy
sharp/tight bend
acute curve
make the best of
optimize situation
do your best
try hardest
(all) for the best
ultimately good
at best
in most favorable view
at your best
performing optimally
to the best of my knowledge
as far as I know
to the best of sb’s ability
as well as possible
the best of both worlds
advantages from two things
best friend
closest friend
bet (sth) on
wager
make a bet (with sb)
agree on wager
safe bet
reliable choice
get better
improve
get the better of
defeat/overcome
had better
should
(all) the better for
improved because
better than nothing
preferable to none
better luck next time
hope for future success
better off
in improved situation
better yet
even more preferable
for better or (for) worse
in any case
better half
spouse (humorous)
make a big thing out of
exaggerate importance
make it big
become successful
big on
enthusiastic about
big of sb (to do)
generous (sometimes sarcastic)
great big
very large
big business
major commerce
big-headed
conceited
big-hearted
generous
Big Bang
cosmological theory
big name
famous person
big money
large amount of cash
big game
important competition
block sb’s way
obstruct path
block of flats
apartment building
apartment block
residential building
high-rise block
tall building
mental/writer’s block
creative stagnation
read sb like a book
understand completely
(do sth) by the book
follow rules exactly
book about/on
publication regarding
a closed book
mystery
an open book
transparent person
in my book
in my opinion
born to do
naturally suited
born on/in
birth date/place
born of
resulting from
born into
born in circumstances
born and bred
raised in place
born-again
spiritually reborn
newborn
recently born
come bottom
rank lowest
get to the bottom of
discover truth
the bottom drops/falls out of
sudden collapse
at the bottom (of)
lowest part
from the bottom of my heart
sincerely
bottom line
final result/truth
pick sb’s brain(s)
seek advice
rack your brain(s)
think hard
the brains behind
intelligent planner
break a habit
stop doing
break with tradition
deviate from custom
make the break (from)
leave situation
take/have/need a break
pause
a welcome break from
pleasant interruption
lunch/tea/coffee break
work pause
brick wall
obstacle
know/say for certain
be sure
certain to do
destined
make certain
ensure
certain of/about
confident
a certain (amount of sth)
specific
take a chance (on)
risk
leave to chance
not plan
by chance
accidentally
by any chance
possibly
the/sb’s chances of (doing)
probability
the chance to do
opportunity
second chance
another opportunity
last chance
final opportunity
pure/sheer chance
complete accident
there’s every/no chance that
very likely/unlikely
have sth in common (with sb)
share similar interests or characteristics
common for sb/sth to do
usual or typical behavior
common to
shared by multiple things/people
common language
shared method of communication
the common people
ordinary citizens
common practice
usual way of doing something
bring sth to a conclusion
finish something
come to/arrive at/reach a conclusion
decide after consideration
jump/leap to conclusions
decide too quickly without evidence
in conclusion
finally (used to summarize)
conclusion of
the end part of something
logical conclusion
reasonable end result
foregone conclusion
predictable result
accept/face the consequences
deal with results of actions
consequence of
result from
serious/disastrous/dire consequences
very bad results
as a consequence
therefore
in consequence
as a result
of no/little consequence
unimportant
take into consideration
think about when deciding
give consideration to
think carefully about
show consideration for
be thoughtful of others
under consideration
being thought about
for sb’s consideration
for someone to think about
out of consideration for
because of concern for
run its course
complete naturally
in/during the course of
during
in due course
at the proper time
on a course
enrolled in classes
course of action/events
sequence of happenings
commit/report/witness/solve a crime
do/report/see/find answer to illegal act
fight/combat crime
work against illegal activities
the scene of a crime
where crime happened
organised crime
structured illegal groups
crime prevention
stopping crimes before they happen
crime rate
number of crimes
crime wave
sudden increase in crimes
cry with pain/happiness/relief
weep because of strong emotion
cry over/about
weep regarding
cry for help
call desperately for assistance
cry yourself to sleep
weep until asleep
cry your eyes/heart out
cry intensely
cry on sb’s shoulder
seek comfort from someone
have a (good) cry
weep to release emotions
cry of
shout expressing emotion
date from
originate in a time period
date back to
have existed since
keep (sth) up to date
maintain current information
set/fix a date
arrange specific day
go on/make a date (with sb)
have romantic meeting
at a later/future date
sometime later
to date
up to now
make sb’s day
make someone very happy
day by day
gradually over time
from day to day
daily basis
any day now
very soon
in this day and age
in modern times
day off
day not working
day out
day trip
day trip
short excursion
go dead
stop working (phone/battery)
drop dead
die suddenly
dead (set) against (doing)
completely opposed
in dead trouble
in serious difficulty
dead and buried
completely finished
dead silence
complete quiet
dead centre
exact middle
dead and gone
long dead
dead tired
exhausted
dead ahead
directly in front
deal in
trade/buy and sell
deal with
handle/manage
deal a blow to
harm/damage
make a big deal (out) of
exaggerate importance
cut/make/reach/strike a deal (with)
make agreement
get/have a good deal (on)
get good value
big deal
unimportant (sarcastic)
a good/great deal of
a large amount
decide to do
make choice to act
decide against/in favour of
choose not to/for
decide that
conclude
decide between
choose among options
decide for yourself
make own choice
decide on
choose
delight in doing
enjoy greatly
take (great) delight in doing
find much pleasure
to sb’s delight
making someone happy
within delight
full of pleasure
demand sth from sb
insist on getting
meet/satisfy a demand
fulfill need
make a demand
request forcefully
the demand for
desire for
in demand
wanted by many
on demand
when requested
deny sb sth
refuse to give
deny a request
say no to
deny that
say isn’t true
deny doing
say didn’t do
deny having done
say didn’t do in past
deny (all) responsibility for
refuse to accept blame
in depth
thoroughly
to/at a depth of
measurement down
hidden depths
unknown qualities
the depths of
lowest part
out of your depth
beyond one’s ability
by dint of
through force of
do the dirty on
betray
do sb’s dirty work
do unpleasant tasks for
get your hands dirty
do physical work
give sb a dirty look
angry glance
dirty word
taboo term
dirty tricks
unfair methods
(have a) discussion about/on
talk regarding
(have a) discussion with
talk with someone
discussion of
conversation about
in discussion with
talking to
under discussion
being talked about
heated discussion
intense talk
discussion group
organized conversation
waste disposal
getting rid of trash
at sb’s disposal
available for use
at the disposal of
available to
doubt that
be uncertain about
have your doubts about
be skeptical of
cast doubt on
make uncertain
raise doubts
cause uncertainty
in doubt
uncertain
doubt as to/about
uncertainty regarding
beyond (any) doubt
certain
(a) reasonable doubt
logical uncertainty
without a doubt
certainly
open to doubt
questionable
dream of/about/that
imagine while sleeping
have a dream
experience while sleeping
a dream to
ideal version
beyond your wildest dreams
better than imagined
a dream come true
wish fulfilled
in your dreams
unlikely (sarcastic)
like a dream
perfectly
drive (your point) home
emphasize
drive sb crazy/mad
make very annoyed
drive sb to do sth
force to act
drive at sth
intend to say
drop sth off sth
let fall from
drop sth into/onto sth
let fall in/on
drop sb at
leave someone at location
drop a hint
suggest indirectly
drop sb (from a team)
remove from group
eager to do
enthusiastic about
eager for
wanting
only too eager to do
very willing
have an/no/little/some effect (on)
influence
come into effect
become active
put/bring sth into effect
make operative
adverse/beneficial effect
bad/good impact
for effect
to impress
in effect
essentially
with effect from
starting at time
come to an end
finish
bring sth to an end
cause to finish
put an end to
stop
at/by the (very) end (of)
final part
no end in sight (to)
no conclusion expected
at an end
finished
(for) hours/weeks/etc on end
continuously
in the end
finally
have/lack the energy to do
have/not have power for
put/throw your energy into
devote effort to
nuclear energy
atomic power
source of energy
where power comes from
energy needs
power requirements
energy crisis
serious shortage of power
of equal size/quality/value
same in measurement
equal in size/quality/value
same regarding
equal to
same as
roughly equal (to)
approximately same
equal rights
same privileges
erect (a statue/monument/etc) to sb
build in honor
stand erect
upright posture
erect posture
straight body position
hardly ever
rarely
if ever
rarely if at all
first/only/etc sth ever (to)
unprecedented
bigger/better/etc than ever
more than before
as ever
as usual
ever since
continuously from time
forever/for ever
eternally
make an example of
punish as warning
set an example
behave as model
follow an example
copy behavior
give an example
provide instance
an example of
instance of
classic/prime example
perfect instance
fall ill
become sick
fall into (a category)
belong to group
fall in love
begin loving
fall into place
become clear
fall short
not reach goal
fall to pieces
break down
have/start a family
have children
nuclear family
parents and children
extended family
relatives beyond nuclear
single-parent family
one parent household
a family of
group of related
in the family
among relatives
one of the family
treated as relative
family tree
ancestry chart
family name
surname
family values
traditional principles
get/grow fat (on)
become overweight from
