Vinh Ba Flashcards

July 5th

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get down to (phr v)

A

to begin to do sth

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get up to (phr v)

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to be busy with sth

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rim (n)

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the edge of sth in shape of circle (eg. _ _ _ of the glass)

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4
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crammed (adj) + with sth/sb

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full of things or people

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5
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claw (n)

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one of the sharp curved nails on the end of an animal’s foot

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paw (n)

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the foot of an animal

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put the cat among the pigeons (idm)

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say or do sth that is likely to cause trouble or controversy

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8
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the rat race (n-idm-phrs)

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a way of life in modern society, in which people compete against each other for money and power

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take the bull by the horns (idm)

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to do sth difficult in a brave and determined way

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10
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(straight) from the horse’s mouth

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(hear sth) from the person who has direct personal knowledge of it

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wriggle (v,n)

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to twist and turn your body or part of it with short fast movements

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12
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snigger (v,n)

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to laugh in a quiet and unpleasant way, especially rude at sb mistakes,etc

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scald (v)

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to burn the skin with boiling liquid or steam

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14
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underdone (adj)

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cooked for only a short time, or for less time than is necessary

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15
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defrost (v)

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to (cause to) become free of ice, or to (cause to) become no longer frozen - giã đông

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make up for (phr v)

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to take the place of something lost or damaged or to compensate for something bad with something good

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17
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rusty (adj)

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not as good as before bc u haven’t been practicing

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18
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drop by drop (phrs)

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a little at a time bit by bit continuously gradually in small doses inch by inch little by little piece by piece steadily.

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19
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in the dark (idm)

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to not know about something that other people know about

20
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ease off (phr v)

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to gradually stop or become less

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impede (v)

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to make it more difficult for something to happen or more difficult for someone to do something

22
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entrust (v)

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to give someone a thing or a duty for which they are responsible

23
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intensify (v)

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to become greater, more serious, or more extreme, or to make something do this

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exude (v)

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to show that you have a lot of a feeling (eg love, confidence, etc.)

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flat broke (phrs)
have no money at all
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to the fore (phrs)
to public attention or into a noticeable position
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see fit to do sth
to think it is good or necessary to do something
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blow a fuse/gasket (idm)
to become very angry
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in the flesh (idm)
in real life, not on tv, etc.
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elated at/by (adj)
extremely happy and excited, often because something has happened or been achieved
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abide by sth (phrs)
to accept or obey an agreement, decision, or rule
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be on the cards (idm)
to be likely to happen
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find fault with sth/sb
to criticize someone or something, especially without good reasons
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enquire (v)
to ask for information
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fraternize with (v)
to meet someone socially, especially someone who belongs to an opposing army or team, or has a different social position
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flee from/to (v)
to escape by running away, especially because of danger or fear
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fidget about
to keep moving your body/hands/feet bc you're nervous, bored, excited, etc.
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glee
happiness, pleasure, etc.
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grieve over/for (v)
to feel or express great sadness, especially when someone dies
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fixation (n)
the state of being unable to stop thinking about something or someone, or an unnaturally strong interest in something or someone
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fret about
to be nervous or worried
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gloat
the state of being unable to stop thinking about something or someone, or an unnaturally strong interest in something or someone
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be at odds
to disagree
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by all means
used to give permission
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in all
in total number