Collocations - Day 1

Vocabulary flashcards focusing on collocations with verbs (make, do, have, take, pay, etc.), noun phrases, and adverb-adjective pairings essential for THPT exam preparation.

Collocation

A group of 2 or more words that often go together in a specific order with no specific rule or formula.

Make an appointment

To arrange an appointment.

Make a living

To earn enough money to live on.

Make a good/bad job of sth

To do something well or poorly.

Do a course

To participate in or complete a series of lessons or a program of study.

Do military service

To serve in the armed forces.

Pay a compliment

To praise or express admiration (Khen).

Pay tribute to

To show respect or express admiration (Bày tỏ lòng kính trọng).

Embark on a career

To start or begin a professional career path (Dấn thân vào một nghề).

Climb the career ladder

To advance or move up in one's professional life.

Jump at/seize/grab a chance

To take an opportunity quickly and eagerly.

Satisfy a demand

To meet or cope with a requirement or need (Thỏa mãn nhu cầu).

Tell the difference

To distinguish or discriminate between things (Phân biệt).

Surmount difficulties

To overcome or successfully deal with complex situations (Vượt qua khó khăn).

At fault

Responsible for a mistake or error (Chịu trách nhiệm về một sai lầm).

In favour of sth

Supporting or approving of something (Ủng hộ, tán thành cái gì).

Break/give up/get out of a habit

To stop doing something that has become a regular behavior (Bỏ một thói quen).

Adopt/take/implement/impose/introduce a measure

To apply or start using a specific solution or action (Thực hiện/áp dụng một giải pháp).

Golden opportunity

A wonderful or excellent chance (Cơ hội vàng).

Tackle a problem

To deal with or try to solve a difficult situation (Giải quyết một vấn đề).

At the peak of popularity

At the highest point of being famous or liked (Ở đỉnh cao của sự nổi tiếng).

Set a standard

To establish a level of quality or achievement (Đưa ra, lập ra một tiêu chuẩn).

Get off the subject

To stray or wander away from the main topic of conversation (Đi lạc khỏi chủ đề).

Defend/retain a title

To keep or protect a championship or honor (Bảo vệ/duy trì danh hiệu).

Take the trouble to do sth

To make a special effort to do something (Nhọc công làm gì).

Bitterly cold

An adverb-adjective collocation describing extremely intense cold.

Painfully shy

An adverb-adjective collocation describing an extreme and uncomfortable level of shyness.

Utterly futile

An adverb-adjective collocation describing something that is completely useless or pointless.

Highly controversial

An adverb-adjective collocation describing something that causes a great deal of public disagreement.

Deeply indebted (to sb)

An adverb-adjective collocation describing a strong feeling of gratitude or owing a great deal to someone.