Thẻ ghi nhớ: English Idioms in Use Advanced - unit 25 (People - character and behaviour) | Quizlet

a mine of information

someone who has a lot of knowledge (một kho tàng kiến thức)

a man of many parts

a man who is capable of doing many things

ex: In an era of hyper-specialization, the concept of ... remains a quintessential archetype for holistic leadership.

whizz kid

a young person who is very clever and successful (tuổi trẻ tài cao)

ex: Societal preoccupation with the ... phenomenon often inadvertently marginalizes the intrinsic value of cognitive development acquired through longevity.

get-up-and-go

the quality of being positive and having a lot of new ideas, determination, and energy

have another string to your bow

to have more than one interest, skill, or resource that you can use if you need to

ex: In a precarious labor market, cultivating multifaceted expertise ensures that an individual has ..., mitigating the risks of economic obsolescence.

be a glutton for punishment

to be someone who seems to enjoy doing something that you consider unpleasant (người thích chịu khổ)

highly strung

very nervous and easily upset (dễ bị kích động)

ex: The relentless pressure of high-stakes corporate environments often renders even the most stoic executives ..., precipitating a crisis of mental well-being.

look out for number one

to do what you think is best for yourself and not care about other people (sống vị kỷ)

ex: Hyper-competitive academic environments may inadvertently compel students to ..., stifling the collaborative spirit essential for holistic intellectual growth.

eat someone for breakfast

to defeat or control someone very easily (ăn tươi nuốt sống)

ex: In the cutthroat arena of global commerce, predatory corporations often ... smaller startups .... to consolidate their monopolistic dominance.

love rat

a man having a secret sexual relationship with someone not his wife or girlfriend

loose cannon

a person who is unpredictable and can cause unintended damage or problems