26/05/2023
TỔNG HỢP CÁC IDIOMS NHẤT ĐỊNH PHẢI GHI NHỚ TRƯỚC KỲ THI
1. CHALK AND CHEESE: very different from each other (rất khác nhau)
–> I don’t have anything in common with my brother. We’re like chalk and cheese.
2. HERE AND THERE: everywhere
–> I have been searching here and there for the gift I bought for my girlfriend.
3. A HOT POTATO: something that is difficult or dangerous to deal with ( vấn đề nan giải )
–> The abortion issue is a hot potato in the US
4. AT THE DROP OF A HAT: immediately, instantly ( Ngay lập tức)
–> If you need me, just call me. I can come at the drop of a hat.
5. BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD: time to start from the beginning; it is time to plan something over again (bắt đầu lại)
–> My plans to create a tiny car made of glasses were unsuccessful, so I guess it’s back to the drawing board for me.
6. BEAT AROUND THE BUSH: avoiding the main topic, not speaking directly about the issue (nói vòng vo, lạc đề)
–> Stop beating about the bush and answer my question.
7. BEST THING SINCE SLICED BREAD: a good invention or innovation, a good idea or plan
–> Portable phones are marketed as the best thing since sliced bread; people think they are extremely good.
8. BURN THE MIDNIGHT OIL: to stay up working, especially studying late at night (thức khuya làm việc, học bài)
–> I will have a big exam tomorrow so I’ll be burning the midnight oil tonight.
9. CAUGHT BETWEEN TWO STOOLS: when someone finds it difficult to choose between two alternatives (tiến thoái lưỡng nan)
10. BREAK A LEG: good luck! ( thường dùng để chúc may mắn)
–> I have heard that you're gonna take a test tomorrow, break a leg, dude!!! (sounds funny)
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