UNIT 8 - BRIDGE THE GAP - TỪ VỰNG CÔ TRANG

put in an appearance

(expression) attend a social function for a short time because one feels an obligation to do so e.g: Brad Pitt _____ at the new club, but left shortly after.

put it differently / put it another way

(expression) describe, express, or explain something in a different way e.g: The economic situation is not improving, but the Prime Minister _____.

put paid to

(expression) stop, ruin, or spoil something e.g: Her bad health _____ her career as an athlete.

not to put too fine a point on it

(idiom) speaking plainly and honestly e.g: _____, I think she made a huge mistake.

put into force / put into effect

(expression) cause something (such as a law or rule) to be active or have to be obeyed e.g: When will the new traffic controls be _____?

put it mildly

(expression) used when describing something less forcefully than one could do e.g: What you did was not very clever, to _____.

put something/somebody right / put something/somebody straight

(expression) correct an error or unsatisfactory situation, or correct someone's mistake or misunderstanding e.g: It's never too late to apologise and _____ things _____.

put somebody in their (proper) place

(expression) correct or criticise someone who has become overconfident e.g: When Mark started boasting about his achievements, Susan _____ him in his _____.

put somebody under great/a lot of stress

(expression) give somebody a lot of anxiety e.g: I hate it when I'm _____ at work for no reason at all.

put somebody at their ease

(expression) make somebody feel comfortable e.g: It's hard to _____ him at his _____ when he is so nervous.

put somebody on their guard

(expression) warn somebody about an attack, a surprise, or a mistake e.g: I phoned him to _____ him on his _____ when I heard they were looking for him.

put something/somebody first

(expression) give priority to something or somebody e.g: He always _____ his family _____, never work.

put somebody/something to shame

(expression) be superior to somebody or something e.g: My mother really _____ me to _____ when it comes to cleaning the house.

put one's foot down

(idiom) be very firm in opposing something e.g: The headmaster decided to _____ concerning student absences.

put a foot wrong

(idiom) make a mistake e.g: I've never known her to _____ in all her years as an accountant.

put a (great) strain on

(expression) cause stress or difficulties to something/someone e.g: Doing two full-time jobs is _____ his family life.

put pressure on somebody

(expression) force or try to force somebody to do something e.g: He is _____ us to make a decision before we can think.

put an end to

(expression) cause something to stop happening e.g: They have had little success in their efforts to _____ the conflict.

To put it simply / Simply put

(expression) to express something in a simple way e.g: _____, we have run out of money and cannot continue.

put somebody on trial

(expression) try somebody in a court of law e.g: He has been _____ for murder.

put somebody to death

(expression) execute somebody e.g: They were _____ for their severe crimes.

put one's back into something

(idiom) work very hard at a job e.g: They _____ into it and got the project done before the deadline.

on the grounds that

(conjunctional expression) for the reason that e.g: The council closed the park _____ it was unsafe for young children.

on the part of somebody / on somebody's part

(expression) made or done by somebody e.g: Lowering taxes before the election was a clever move _____ the government.

on/upon receipt of

(prepositional phrase) when you have received something e.g: We shall send you the goods _____ your payment.

on behalf of somebody / on somebody's behalf

(expression) as a representative of somebody; in the interests of somebody e.g: _____, I would like to welcome you all to the conference.

on one's own initiative

(expression) without being told what to do e.g: I wish my assistant could work _____ rather than waiting for instructions.

on second thoughts

(idiom) change of opinion after considering something again e.g: I was going to buy the jacket, but _____ I decided it was too expensive.

on the understanding that

(expression) on condition that e.g: He accepted the job _____ he would be promoted next year.

on the off-chance of/that

(expression) with a slight possibility of e.g: I called in _____ you might still be in the office.

on/under penalty/pain of

(expression) with the threat of a specified punishment if somebody does not obey e.g: No one was allowed to leave the building _____ death.

on somebody's terms

(expression) with conditions that somebody decides e.g: They finally agreed to sign the contract, but strictly _____.

on (further) reflection

(expression) after long and careful consideration e.g: _____, I decided it would be better not to accept the offer.

accused criminal

(noun phrase) one who has been officially charged with/accused of a crime e.g: The _____ stood before the judge to hear the charges.

fair trial

(noun phrase) a trial in which the accused is guaranteed due process and fair, just treatment e.g: Every citizen is entitled to a _____ in a court of law.

found guilty

(adjective phrase) determined by the jury or magistrate after deliberation to be guilty of an offence e.g: If _____, the defendant could face up to ten years in prison.

sentenced

(verb) assigned a punishment by a judge e.g: The criminal was _____ to five years in prison.

penalties

(noun) punishments for breaking a rule or law by law e.g: The judge set the _____ in accordance with the law.

jury

(noun) group of people who listen to evidence at a trial and make a decision about the facts e.g: The _____ retired to the room to deliberate on the verdict.

justice

(noun) fairness, fair punishment for a crime e.g: The victims are demanding _____ for the harm caused to them.

criminal case

(noun phrase) legal action or lawsuit involving somebody having committed a crime e.g: The police opened a _____ following the robbery.

place somebody under arrest

(verb phrase) arrest somebody e.g: The officer decided to _____ the suspect _____ immediately.

take somebody into custody (for questioning)

(verb phrase) detain somebody at a police station to ask questions e.g: They took the suspect _____ at the station.

evidence

(noun) something that proves a claim, statement, or accusation e.g: The police found enough _____ to link him to the scene.

charge somebody with a crime

(verb phrase) officially accuse somebody of having committed a crime e.g: They decided to _____ him _____ grand theft.

be put on trial / stand trial / be brought to trial

(verb phrase) be tried in court e.g: The suspect will _____ next month for his offences.

defendant

(noun) somebody who is the target of legal action in a court of law e.g: The _____ stood up when the judge entered the room.

in the dock

(idiom/prepositional phrase) place in the court of law where the accused/prisoner stands e.g: The accused sat _____ throughout the entire hearing.

plead guilty / not guilty

(verb phrase) declare in court one's guilt or innocence e.g: When asked, the defendant decided to _____ to all charges.

prosecution

(noun) lawyers who work on the side of the state, arguing against the accused e.g: The _____ presented several witnesses to prove their case.

the accused

(noun) term used to refer to the person who has been accused of a crime e.g: _____ was defended by a well-known lawyer.

defence lawyer

(noun phrase) lawyer responsible for defending the accused person e.g: Her _____ advised her not to answer any more questions.

support one's case

(verb phrase) introduce witnesses or evidence to prove the accused is (not) guilty e.g: They brought key witnesses to _____ in court.

exhibit

(noun) piece of evidence used in a court trial e.g: The weapon was produced as _____ A by the prosecutor.

testimony

(noun) statements of a witness in a court of law e.g: The witness gave a powerful _____ about the night of the incident.

witness

(noun) person in a court of law who makes statements regarding what they saw or know e.g: The _____ testified that she saw the car speeding away.

retire to the jury room

(verb phrase) leave the courtroom and proceed to the room where jurors deliberate e.g: The jurors were asked to _____ to reach a decision.

reasonable doubt as to one's guilt

(noun phrase) sufficient reason to believe that the accused may not be guilty e.g: If there is any _____, the jury must acquit him.

acquit

(verb) find innocent in court e.g: The court had to _____ him due to lack of proof.

return a verdict of...

(verb phrase) present to the court a decision finding the accused (not) guilty e.g: The jury returned a _____ guilty after hours of discussion.

convict

(verb) officially declare somebody guilty of a crime e.g: He was _____ of fraud and sent to prison.

appeal a verdict

(verb phrase) request that the verdict be examined by a higher judge or court e.g: His lawyer plans to _____ to the supreme court.

release

(verb) set free e.g: If acquitted, the prisoner will be _____ immediately.

put the finger on

(idiom) accuse or identify somebody as responsible e.g: An informer _____ the suspect, leading to his arrest.

make off (with)

(phrasal verb) steal and hurry away with e.g: The thieves _____ with cash from the safe.

get away with something

(phrasal verb) go unpunished for something e.g: He thought he could _____ cheating on the test, but he was caught.

make one's getaway

(expression) escape safely (after a crime) e.g: The robbers _____ in a stolen getaway car.

plead one's case

(expression) present one's side of the story or defense e.g: You must let her _____ before you form an opinion.

have a guilty conscience

(expression) be troubled by guilty feelings e.g: She could not sleep because she _____ about what she said.

sit in judgement on/of somebody

(idiom) judge somebody's behaviour (when one has no right to) e.g: Don't _____ my lifestyle choices.

try somebody in their absence

(expression) judge somebody who isn't present to defend themselves e.g: You shouldn't _____ him _____ before hearing his side.

tip the scales

(idiom) be the deciding factor for or against something e.g: The new evidence _____ against the defendant.

the jury's still out (on)

(idiom) a final decision has yet to be made (on something) e.g: _____ whether this new system will actually work.

bring to light

(idiom) reveal or make something public e.g: New facts were _____ during the investigation.

bring to book

(idiom) forced to give an explanation; be punished e.g: One day the criminals will be _____ for their actions.

case of mistaken identity

(noun phrase) an instance where someone is incorrectly identified as someone else e.g: The police arrested him in a _____.

deter / stop / discourage somebody from

(verb) prevent someone from doing something e.g: Severe penalties are meant to _____ people _____ committing crimes.

bide one's time

(idiom) wait patiently for the right opportunity e.g: I'm just _____ until the right moment comes along.

be pressed for time

(expression) be short of time e.g: I can't talk right now because I'm extremely _____.

play for time

(idiom) try to gain extra time e.g: Stop _____ and answer my question directly.

make time

(expression) arrange or find free time e.g: If I can _____, I will visit you this weekend.

time drags / flies

(expression) time passes slowly / quickly e.g: When you are bored, _____ very slowly.

kill time

(expression) try to pass one's time quickly e.g: I went to a café to _____ until my train arrived.

have an easy time of it

(expression) lead a comfortable life / have no difficulties e.g: They didn't _____ when they were young and poor.

only time will tell

(idiom) we'll find out the truth or outcome in the future e.g: Whether he is right or wrong, _____.

it's a sign of the times

(expression) it shows the values or state of a period e.g: Having bars on windows _____ nowadays.

keep up / move with the times

(idiom) keep up with modern ideas or trends e.g: Old companies must learn to _____ if they want to survive.

give somebody the time of day

(idiom) speak to or pay any attention to somebody e.g: Ever since our argument, he won't _____ to me.

move along

(phrasal verb) continue on one's way without lingering e.g: The police told the crowd to _____.

move somebody to tears

(expression) cause somebody to cry e.g: That emotional film _____ her _____.

drag one's feet

(idiom) move or work very slowly / delay e.g: Stop _____ and finish your homework.

at times

(prepositional phrase) sometimes e.g: He is grouchy _____, but deep down he is a kind person.

at the time

(prepositional phrase) during that specific period e.g: I was living in Paris _____.

at one time

(prepositional phrase) in the past e.g: _____, I was very interested in art, but not anymore.

in no time

(prepositional phrase) very quickly e.g: Don't worry, we will get there _____.

in my time

(prepositional phrase) when I was younger e.g: _____ things were very different from today.

before my time

(prepositional phrase) before a time I remember / arrived e.g: That music was popular long _____.

for some time

(prepositional phrase) for a fairly long time e.g: I've known about the issue _____.

for the time being

(prepositional phrase) for a short period from now; temporarily e.g: You can stay here _____ until you find a house.

it's about time

(expression) something should have already happened e.g: _____ you started working on your final essay.