Thẻ ghi nhớ: English Idioms in Use Advanced - unit 23 (Learning) | Quizlet

set your sights on

to decide to achieve something

ex: Modern jurisprudence should ... its ... rehabilitating offenders rather than merely imposing punitive measures.

up to scratch

reaching an acceptable standard

burn the candle at both ends

to work or do other things from early in the morning until late at night and so get very little rest (vắt kiệt sức lực)

ex: The prevailing hustle culture incentivizes ..., despite the inevitable diminution in cognitive productivity.

on track to/for

progressing toward a particular goal or outcome (đang đi đúng hướng)

ex: Strict adherence to sustainable protocols ensures that environmental initiatives remain ... total carbon neutrality.

make up ground

to work harder in order to reach a goal or close a gap with a competitor (rút ngắn khoảng cách)

ex: Rigorous academic interventions are essential for marginalized students to ... and mitigate educational disparity.

learn off by heart

học thuộc lòng

ex: While certain disciplines require ... formulas ..., deep conceptual comprehension is what ultimately drives innovation.

a memory/mind like a sieve

não cá vàng

word for word

in exactly the same words (từng từ một, nguyên văn)

learn by rote

to learn something by memorizing without giving any thought to what is being learned (học vẹt)

ex: The transition from ... to heuristic methodologies is paramount for fostering an adaptable workforce in a volatile economy.

go in one ear and out the other

nghe tai này, lọt tai kia

sth sticks in your mind

điều gì đó đọng lại, khắc sâu trong tâm trí

ex: In the realm of advertising, only the most idiosyncratic campaigns truly ... of the discerning consumer.

you can't teach an old dog new tricks

it is very difficult to teach someone new skills or to change someone's habits or character

ex: To remain competitive, senior professionals must defy the stereotype that ... and embrace technological fluency.

teach your grandmother to suck eggs

to give advice to someone about a subject that they already know more about than you (múa rìu qua mắt thợ)

ex: Junior consultants must exercise immense professional tact to avoid appearing as though they are ... when briefing veteran executives.

teach someone a lesson

dạy cho một bài học, răn đe

ex: Environmental catastrophes, while devastating, often serve to ... humanity ... about the perils of ecological negligence.