Phim isn't it romantic Flashcards
chicken out
Don’t chicken out! I didn’t chicken out, I just changed my mind, OK?
To refuse to do something due to fear (real or perceived).
cut s/o off
Bob cut off Mary when she was trying to explain.
chen vô khi ai đó đang nói
Stop being an idiot
Đừng ngốc vậy
Sucker
Người dễ bị lừa
root for s/o
2 woman can’t root for each other at work
To encourage, support, or cheer for someone or something; to wish the best for someone or something in an endeavor or activity.
make fun of s/o
cười nhạo ai
I should go get cleaned up
Tôi nên đi rửa tay rửa chân
if I’ve gotten it all wrong
tôi đang tự hỏi liệu tôi có đang phạm sai lầm?
…. considering
She’s very active, considering her age.
Considering he’s only just started, he knows quite a lot about it.
(informal) You’ve done very well, considering (= in the difficult circumstances).
xét cho đến cùng
used to show that you are thinking about a particular fact, and are influenced by it, when you make a statement about something
Incredibly, …
‘incredibly, he was still alive’
Lạ lùng là (adv)
Fall for s/o:
rơi vào lưới tình với ai đó
out of (one's) hair I've gotten the kids out of my hair for a few hours
biến khỏi mắt nhau
Check up on s/o:
I’ll be checking up on you
follow with the eyes or the mind
Pop for s/th:
I’ll pop for you to fly first class
to pay for s/th
Say it like you mean it:
nói chân thành vào
dermatologist/ˌdəːməˈtɒlədʒɪst/
dermatologist
We’re thrilled to have you
Chúng tôi rất phấn khích khi có bạn ở đây
Broad (n) infm:
woman
put (one’s) back into (something)
Put your back into it and push!
To put a lot of effort into doing something as quickly or effectively as possible.
Throw the kitchen sink at each other
ném đồ lung tung vào nhau (lúc giận)
I’ll have you know that…
Bạn cần biết rằng
Be itching to:
He’s itching to ask me to marry him
Feel a restless or strong desire to do something
Have the guts to do sth:
Có sự can đảm để làm gì
pick up on (something)
There are a lot of mature jokes in this cartoon that I never picked up on as a kid
To detect or notice something; to become alert to or aware of something.
Hold back the tears:
ngừng rơi nước mắt
exquisite /ɪkˈskwɪzɪt/:
exquisite craftsmanship
Her wedding dress was absolutely exquisite
đẹp tuyệt vời
turn in
I have to be up at 6 AM, so I’ll need turn in early tonight.
To go to one’s bed to sleep.
Don’t take this the wrong way
Đừng hiểu nhầm
cinnamon/ˈsɪnəmən/
quế
go to the trouble
Oh, you didn’t have to go to the trouble of preparing the guest bedroom for me
To make the effort to do something
godforsaken/ˈɡɒdfəseɪk(ə)n/
‘what are you doing in this godforsaken place?’
hoang vắng
off the hook
Thanks for getting me off the hook.
miễn tội
be appreciative of what you’ve done
trân trọng những gì bạn làm
get one’s head on straight
Let me get my head on straight
Để tôi suy nghĩ thông suốt cái
do it to my face
làm trước mặt tôi
scare the hell/shit out of s/o
làm ai đó sợ thiệt sợ
dawn on/upon s/o
Then it dawned upon me that I was actually going to have the job.
chợt nhận ra
for starters
There are a number of problems—for starters, where is the money coming from?
The winners will be flown to Paris—and that’s just for starters.
(informal) used to emphasize the first of a list of reasons, opinions, etc., or to say what happens first
scrunchie
đồ cột tóc
keep tabs on (someone or something)
Observe carefully, keep a record of.
be at s/o’s beck and call
Do you really think I’ll do anything you say? I’m not at your beck and call!
nghe lời
pull out
you’re trying to pull out b/c you’re scared
thoái lui khỏi chuyện gì
get back at (one)
trả thù ai
Just so you know
Bạn cần biết rằng
eat up (Slang) She really eats up the publicity.
To receive or enjoy enthusiastically or avidly:
Can you guys hang out for a while
Các bạn có thể đi ra ngoài một chút được ko?
You psycho
Bạn bị thần kinh à
freeze up
I just freeze up after the wheel
đóng băng
Congrats
chúc mừng
mozzarella /ˌmɑːtsəˈrelə/
phô mai mozzarella
get off of me
Buông tôi ra
come on. Chill out.
Thôi nào, bình tĩnh nào
give or take:
There were maybe 20 people there, give or take.
Approximately.
hot and heavy
Our relationship is just casual—nothing hot and heavy.
nóng bỏng
That’s a hell of the way
Khỉ gió
fall head over heels in love (with someone)
yêu ai
rebel force /ˈrebl/
lực lượng phản động
make things up
làm rối lên
better (to be) safe than sorry
Cẩn tắc vô áy náy
As of + time
As of five o’clock the store will be closed for inventory,
From, at,
make it up to s/o
đền bù cho ai đó
aspire to
I aspire to be a successful businesswoman like my sister one day.
To hope or strive to be or do something.
I’d barely be exaggerating if I told you /ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪt/
Tớ không nói quá nếu tớ nói rằng
enigmatic adjective /ˌenɪɡˈmætɪk/
an enigmatic smile
mysterious and difficult to understand
cocky
For a young man on his first day at work he’s remarkably cocky.
quá tự tin
rigid like a twig
đơ như cây cơ
We will have dinner after
Chúng ta sẽ ăn tối sau đó
fair and square
No, I won that round fair and square
Completely fair(ly); without any unfair methods.
worth every penny/cent
worth every cent to see the last of that guy
Deserving of the money that an item, experience, etc. cost.
bestie
bạn thân nhất
masquerade /ˌmæskəˈreɪd
tiệc đẹo mặt nạ
start over
bắt đầu từ đầu
I insist
Tớ nài nỉ đấy
Why wouldn’t I?
Tại sao lại không nhỉ
You bet!
‘Are you nervous?’ ‘You bet!’
informal) used instead of ‘yes’ to emphasize that somebody has guessed something correctly or made a good suggestion
check on s/o
To check the status, condition, or wellbeing of someone or something through an inspection or visit.
in the heat of the moment
At a moment when one is overly angry, excited, or eager, without pausing to consider the consequences.
screw things up
làm mọi thứ phức tạp lên
make a wager
cá cược
bet on
Which team did you bet on to win the Super Bowl?
cá cược vào ai/cái gì đó
be protective of
arents can easily become over-protective of their children
(a) bảo vệ
I’m not in the mood
Tôi không có tâm trạng
seft-absorbed
ích kỉ
pry
‘m sick of you prying into my personal life!
tò mò quá nhiều
behind bars
In jail or prison.
why bother?
Sao phải quan tâm nhỉ?
run along
Run along now, children!
old-fashioned, informal) used in orders to tell somebody, especially a child, to go away
I don’t have an appetite
Tôi không có cảm hứng muốn ăn
What’s gotten into you
Có chuyện gì xảy ra với bạn vậy?
take something up (with someone)
This is a very complicated problem. I’ll have to take it up with the office manager.
to raise and discuss a matter with someone.
You had me worried sick
Con làm mẹ lo lắng chết được
put (one’s) foot in (one’s) mouth
nói gì sai lầm
not have a leg to stand on
If someone does not have a leg to stand on, they are in a very weak position, because they cannot prove a claim or statement they have made.
on the outs (with one)
Jen and I have been on the outs ever since she accused me of stealing her bike.
No longer speaking or on friendly terms (with one); having a dispute or angry (with one).
I sense a favor about to be asked
Cha cảm thấy hình như con có gì cần nói
be intractable on sth
She is intractable on this
very difficult to deal with
until the days come when you realize…
Cho đến ngày bạn nhận ra rằng
make a fool of someone
làm ai đó biến thành trò cười
cause a scene
My parents always cause a scene with their fighting wherever we go.
To create a loud, typically angry disturbance or display in public, such that it draws attention to those involved.
prove my very point
Chứng tỏ tôi đúng
in exchange for you + v-ing
Đổi lại, bạn cần làm …
rest assured (that…) You may rest assured that we will do all we can to find him.
(formal) used to emphasize that what you say is true or will definitely happen
It’s freaking me out
Điều đó làm tôi sợ
suffice /səˈfaɪs/
Generally a brief note or a phone call will suffice.
(not used in the progressive tenses) to be enough for somebody/something
But I don’t think she has your best interest at heart
nghĩ đến lợi ích của ai
mess with s/o
chọc ai đó
light up (lit - lit)
hút thuốc lá
take its course
As a political party, they prefer to let the market take its course.
If something ….., it develops in it own way without interference from others, and has its own result.
get it over with
It looks like you have some bad news for me, so just tell me what it is—get it over with.
An exhortation to do something quickly (typically because it is unpleasant).
take off
I’ll take off
Tôi biến đây.
If you’ll excuse me
Xin thứ lỗi (để đi ra ngoài)
throw it out
quăng, vất đi (rác)
kiddo
Cheer up, kiddo—you’ll be OK in a few days.
used when speaking to a friend or a child
run (oneself or someone) ragged
/ˈræɡɪd/
I’ve been running myself ragged trying to clean and organize the house before your mom comes to visit.
To exhaust oneself or someone else through hard work or effort.
look good to everyone
nhìn mọi người đều tốt đẹp
eccentric /ɪkˈsentrɪk/
người bất bình thường
hottie /ˈhɑːti/
He’s kind of a hottie
a person who is very sexually attractive
get it off
cởi (áo) ra
one-of-a-kind
adj
My father was one of a kind—I’ll never be like him.
unique
I just get in way over my head
Tôi chỉ có một ý thoáng qua đầu
bend the rule
bẻ cong luật
come through
vượt qua được (khó khăn gì đó)
out of character
I had no idea her grades were getting so low—that’s so out of character for Jane.
. Very unlike the way someone would normally speak or behave; uncharacteristic.
plan on
I don’t think he planned on staying in the same job for so long.
o have the intention of doing something.
courtesy of (someone or something) All the film scenes in the documentary are courtesy of Paramount Pictures.
- Provided by.
off the radar /ˈreɪdɑːr/
Mr. Smith has gone off the radar since his wife died
Unseen or undetected for a long time.
interrogation noun /ɪnˌterəˈɡeɪʃn/
Drop the interrogation
sự thẩm vấn
intrigued adjective/ɪnˈtriːɡd/
very interested in something/somebody and wanting to know more about it/them
think on (one’s) feet
Thank goodness you were able to think on your feet and find another way to stop the pipe from leaking.
To be able to think clearly in times of stress, especially when forming a solution to a pressing problem.
in the meantime
The movie starts at 6:00. In the meantime, let’s eat dinner.
the period of time between two things; the period of time between now and when something is supposed to happen.
sophisticated
Mark is a smart and sophisticated young man.
having a lot of experience of the world and knowing about fashion, culture and other things that people think are socially important
off (one’s) game
She never misses that shot. She must be off her game today.
Unable to perform as well as usual.
creepy
a creepy ghost story
causing an unpleasant feeling of fear or slight horror
synonym scary
for the record
For the record, it was she who approached me about such a deal, not the other way around.
So that the true facts about something are clear or known, especially publicly or officially.
Nói cho mày biết
out of jealousy
ghen tuông quá độ
delicate /ˈdelɪkət/
easily damaged or broken
“put (something) on the back burner.
You need to go to a doctor! You can’t put your health on the back burner any longer!
đặt vào vị trí thứ yếu
Wait up.
Đợi đã
pull a 180
xoay 180 độ (phản bội)
off guard
I’ll be honest, the question caught me off guard. I should have been more prepared for the interview.
Temporarily not careful or vigilant; unprepared for danger or surprises.
pathetic/pəˈθetɪk/
a pathetic and lonely old man
The starving children were a pathetic sight.
making you feel pity or sadness
synonym pitiful
Let me be blunt
Tôi xin nói thẳng
wage war on s/o
tuyên chiến với ai
as strange as it sounds
Nghe có vẻ lạ lùng nhưng…
calm one’s nerve
giải toả căng thẳng
teach s/o some manners
dạy ai đó một bài học
pull over
dừng xe bên đường
have no qualm about sth
không thấy tội lỗi về việc…
screw (one) over
Tom really screwed us over when he quit in the middle of the project!
To con, swindle, cheat, or unfairly deprive one; to put someone at a disadvantage or in a difficult position, especially in an unfair or selfish manner.
Dig beneath the surface
đào sâu
anonymously /əˈnɑːnɪməsli/
anonymously
do a good deed
làm việc tốt
have someone’s back
có được sự ủng hộ của ai đó
crushed
She felt completely crushed by the teacher’s criticism.
(cảm thấy) tổn thương
crème de la crème (krɛm də la krɛm)
People of the highest social level.
Just out of curiosity
tò mò thôi
genre /ˈʒɑːnrə/
genre
blow someone/something off
Get it done now. Don’t blow it off!
to neglect or ignore someone or something.
the jury is (still) out
A: “Are we proceeding with the ad campaign?” B: “The jury is out on that. We want to bring in a few more focus groups.”
A decision has not yet been made.
rein in your horse
thắng cương lại
beat oneself up
Oh, honey, I know you’re upset about failing the driver’s license test, but try not to beat yourself up too much.
To continually criticize or question oneself, usually about something that one cannot change.
might as well and may as well
Bill: Should we try to get there for the first showing of the film? Jane: Might as well. Nothing else to do.
a phrase indicating that it is probably better to do something than not to do it.
branch out (into something) synonym diversify The company branched out into selling insurance.
to start to do an activity that you have not done before, especially in your work or business
be incapable of change
không thay đổi được
It certainly hasn’t paid off
Dĩ nhiên là nó không đáng (làm như vậy)
Feast your eyes ladies
hãy ngắm nhìn, thưởng thức nào các quý cô
peep toes
giày mũi hở
give (one) a heads up
Make sure to give everyone a heads up about the inspection tomorrow morning. We don’t want anyone coming in unprepared.
Just give me a heads-up if you need a ride.
To give one a preliminary notice, especially of future difficulty, trouble, or danger. “Heads up” is often hyphenated.
rush into sth
vội vã trong việc gì
feminine adjective
BrE /ˈfemənɪn/
feminine
flip out
Mom will flip out when she finds out we broke her vase!
- slang To suddenly express anger or excitement in a very visible way.
condolence noun /kənˈdəʊləns/
to give/offer/express your condolences
sympathy that you feel for somebody when a person in their family or that they know well has died; an expression of this sympathy
in/with regard to somebody/something
The company’s position with regard to overtime is made clear in their contracts.
a country’s laws in regard to human rights
(formal) concerning somebody/something
inheritance /ɪnˈherɪtəns/
inheritance
point-blank.
ask her point-blank
answered point-blank.
thẳng
hỏi thẳng/ trả lời thẳng
paranoid (a)
stop being paranoid
luôn nghi ngờ ai đó/ việc gì đó
keep (something) on the down low
Keep this on the down-low, but Janet is planning to break up with Kevin next week.
To keep something in a state of secrecy or minimal public knowledge; to not share something with anyone else.
out in the open!
Our agency will not rest until the truth is out in the open!
available for public viewing, participation, or experience.
have it (one's) way Fine, have it your way—sit in the sun.
To do what one wants or maintain a situation as desired. Typically used as an imperative when the speaker is irritated, often because their advice is being ignored.
assuage verb
BrE /əˈsweɪdʒ
to assuage your guilt/fears
(formal) to make an unpleasant feeling less severe
ultimately adverb
Ultimately, you’ll have to make the decision yourself.
in the end; finally
strong suit
Working with computers was never my strong suit, so this receptionist position is going to be a real challenge for me.
A subject, activity, or field, at which someone is particularly skilled or adept.
rise to the occasion
If you’re going to lead this team, you’ve got to rise to the occasion and start motivating them.
To increase one’s effort in response to a challenging situation.
unsolicited /ˌʌnsəˈlɪsɪtɪd/
unsolicited advice
not asked for and sometimes not wanted
(all) shot to hell
After dropping my phone so many times, the screen is all shot to hell.
I’m sorry, what’s your name again? My memory is shot to hell these days.
Our project has been shot to hell now that the budgets have been cut across the company.
Ruined, worn out, or in very poor condition, especially as a result of misuse or mishandling.
inflate grade
nâng điểm
on a string
She keeps him on a string so he won’t get involved with other women.
Under someone’s control, influence, or manipulation.
odious /ˈoʊdiəs/
(formal)
odious task
extremely unpleasant
Aren’t you sick of Ving
Bạn không chán … (làm gì)
the icing on the ˈcake
The meal was perfect, the wonderful view from the restaurant the icing on the cake.
something attractive, but not necessary, which is added to something already very good:
fork out
1. To distribute or supply something, especially money:
The government forks out millions of dollars to maintain the royal palace. The town finally forked the cash out for a new high school.
learn the ropes This class is intense! They don't even give you a chance to learn the ropes before they throw an exam at you.
To learn or understand the basic details of how to do or perform a job, task, or activity.
always a delight to see you
luôn vinh hạnh mỗi lần gặp bạn
back off
Back off! I told you I’m not going to the dance, and that’s it!
- noun Go away! Stop bothering me!
do penance for sth
ăn năn hối lỗi về việc gì
relish /ˈrelɪʃ/
There are a thousand people who would relish taking you down
to get great pleasure from something; to want very much to do or have something
rat one out
đi nói xấu ai đó
out to get someone
I know they are out to get me! They hate me!
Fig. intending to harm someone in particular.
rub off on (someone)
Peter’s been very unruly lately. I think that new kid is rubbing off on him.
It seems like your boss’s greed is rubbing off on you—is money all you care about now?
To have one’s characteristics, mannerisms, or behavior be adopted by someone with whom one has spent a lot of time.
air (one’s) dirty laundry in public
It always makes me uncomfortable when John starts going into all his personal problems whenever our friends get together. I just wish he wouldn’t air his dirty laundry in public like that.
To discuss very private, personal matters, especially that which may be embarrassing, in public or with other people.
take her side
đứng về phía cô ấy
run off
My dad ran off when I was just a baby, so I never met him.
- To flee, escape, or depart without the intention of returning.
oblige verb /əˈblaɪdʒ/
Call me if you need any help—I’d be happy to oblige.
to help somebody by doing what they ask or what you know they want
the bottom line
The bottom line is he’s a real nice guy and I don’t want to hurt him
COMMON In a discussion or argument, the bottom line is the most important and basic fact about what you are discussing.
reckless
thiếu suy nghĩ
it stands to reason
It stands to reason that if you don’t study, you won’t do well on the test.
It is the logical conclusion (that something is the case).
stand one up
He stood her up once too often, so she broke up with him.
- to fail to show up for a meeting or a date.
get revenge on s/o
trả thù ai đó
asshat
Ugh, that guy is such an asshat—don’t even bother talking to him.
rude slang A jerk.
get in somebody’s ˈface (American English, informal)
She got in my face about staying out of things that don’t concern me.
annoy somebody by criticizing them or telling them what to do all the time:
give a damn (about someone or something)
In my school, it was rare to find a teacher who gave a damn about the classes they taught.
To care deeply about or be especially interested in someone or something.
I don’t know why I ever had a crush on you
tôi không biết tại sao tôi từng thích bạn
not bother to V
không thèm làm gì
look out for (someone or something)
You need to look out for your little sister on this trip, OK?
To watch over someone to ensure their wellbeing.
Spare me.
Thôi đi
a stirring speech
bài diễn văn xúc động
earn a karma
nhận nghiệp
axe somebody (informal) /æks/ Jones has been axed from the team.
(often used in newspapers) to remove somebody from their job
a clean sheet/slate
start over with a clean slate
record of your work or behaviour that does not show any mistakes or bad things that you have done
pompous /ˈpɑːmpəs/
His speech sounded very pompous and self-congratulatory.
tự kiêu, vênh váo
buff noun /bʌf/
an opera buff
[countable] (used in compounds) a person who is very interested in a particular subject or activity and knows a lot about it
shun somebody/something
She was shunned by her family when she remarried.
to avoid somebody/something
be flesh and blood
I know you idolize me, but I’m flesh and blood, just like you—I make mistakes too.
- To have human flaws and thus be imperfect.
travesty /ˈtrævəsti/
turn my play into a travesty
sự biến thành trò cười
adolescent noun/ˌædəˈlesnt/
thanh niên
be into s/o
thích ai đó
bleak
a bleak outlook/prospect
The future looks bleak for the fishing industry.
(of a situation) not encouraging or giving any reason to have hope
bear snacks
three kings bearing gifts
[transitive] bear somebody/something (old-fashioned or formal) to carry somebody/something, especially while moving
cuddle on the couch
a young couple kissing and cuddling on the sofa
to hold somebody/something close in your arms to show love or affection
Could you please leave?
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