Balance U12 + U13

rock the boat

To disrupt a stable situation or cause controversy, often by introducing new ideas or changes.

shot in the arm

A boost or encouragement that revitalizes or improves a situation.

hit the roof

To become extremely angry or irate, often in response to a situation or provocation.

be in sb’s good books

To be favored or well-regarded by someone, often due to positive actions or behavior.

make do with

To manage with what is available, even if it is not ideal or sufficient.

point the finger at sb

To blame someone for a problem or wrongdoing, often without taking responsibility oneself.

slip one’s mind

To forget something temporarily or unintentionally.

give sb the cold shoulder

To intentionally ignore or show indifference to someone, often as a form of rejection or punishment.

have the courage of one’s convictions

To act according to one's beliefs and values, even in the face of adversity or criticism.

turn the tables on sb

To reverse a situation to gain an advantage over someone, often in a surprising or unexpected way.

from the word go

From the very beginning or outset of a situation.

be set in one’s ways

To be resistant to change and firmly adhere to one's established beliefs or habits.

there’s more to st than meets the eyes

There are deeper or hidden aspects to something that may not be immediately apparent.

the chattering classes

A social group of educated people who are often engaged in discussions about politics, culture, and current events.

ride roughshod over sb

To treat someone with a lack of respect or consideration, often disregarding their feelings or opinions.

sour grapes

A term used to describe the attitude of someone who disparages something they cannot have, often as a way to rationalize their disappointment.

show one’s face

To appear in a place, often implying a sense of obligation or expectation to be seen.

a bed of roses

A situation that is comfortable and easy, often implying that it is not as simple as it seems.

a blessing in disguise

An apparent misfortune that results in something good, often leading to unforeseen positive outcomes.

foot the bill

To pay for something, especially when it is unexpected or burdensome.

adversarial

Characterized by opposition or conflict, often used to describe a contentious relationship or situation.

adversary

A person, group, or force that opposes or attacks; an opponent in a conflict or contest.

adverse

Having a negative or harmful effect; unfavorable.

advisory

Having the role of providing recommendations or guidance, often in a consultative capacity.

advertising

The act of promoting products or services to attract customers, typically through various media channels.

advocacy

The act of supporting or arguing for a cause, policy, or group, often aimed at influencing public opinion or decision-makers.

animal

a living creature other than a plant (sometimes intended to exclude humans, insects, fish, birds,…)

aversion

strong feeling of dislike

being

1. the state of existing

2. any person/creature

brute

1. a violent, insensitive person

2. an animal (usually a large one)

creature

an animal (including humans)

loser

1. sb who does not win a contest

2. sb who is always unlucky

orphan

a child whose parents have died

stray

a homeless domestic animal

subsidence

sinking to a lower level (land/ building)

subsidiarity

the idea that decisions should be made by the people/groups affected, rather than at a higher level

subsidiary

a company owned by another company

subsidy

money given (often by a government) to help (often an industry) with the cost of something

subsistence

(having) just enough (money/food) to live on

waif

uncared for child (often with no home)

see the back of sb

get rid of

behind one’s back

without your knowledge or agreement

put one’s back into st

do st energetically, work hard at it

back to front

with the back where the front should be

know st like the back of one’s hand

be very familiar with

back to back

one after the other

break the back

finish the main/most difficult part

be on one’s back

criticise, complain about sb’s behaviour

at the back of beyond

an isolated place

give a stab in the back

betrayal

watch one’s back with sb

be careful

turn one’s back on sb

avoid, or refuse to help

by the back door

in an indirect/unfair way

take a back seat

a less important position

be back to square one

having to start again from the beginning

lay out

arrange

let in for

involve in an unpleasant situation

let in on

allow sb to share a secret

let through

allow to pass

let up

stop, or lessen

let up on

act less strictly towards

lead on

deceive

live down

survive a mistake till it’s gone

live on

use to survive

live through

experience a bad situation

live up to

meet expectations

line up

(make to) stand in row

let down

disappoint

look down on

think inferior

look in (on)

visit briefly

Incredulity

Sự hoài nghi

Acidity

Tính axit, độ chua

Cynicism

Chủ nghĩa hoài nghi, sự cay độc

Fascism

Chủ nghĩa phát xít

Pacifism

Chủ nghĩa hòa bình

Authoritarianism

Chủ nghĩa độc tài

Sensationalism

Chủ nghĩa giật gân

Activism

Chủ nghĩa hoạt động, hoạt động xã hội

Baptism

Lễ rửa tội, phép báp têm

Socialism

Chủ nghĩa xã hội

Globalism

Chủ nghĩa toàn cầu

Racism

Chủ nghĩa phân biệt chủng tộc

Sexism

Phân biệt giới tính

Ageism

Phân biệt tuổi tác

Favoritism

Sự thiên vị

Winery

Xưởng sản xuất rượu vang

Brewery

Nhà máy bia

Oil refinery

Nhà máy lọc dầu

Snobbery

Thói trưởng giả, sự hợm hĩnh

Mimicry

Sự bắt chước

Machinery

Máy móc

Finery

Lễ phục, quần áo sang trọng

Gadgetry

Các thiết bị, dụng cụ nhỏ

Rockery

Hòn non bộ, vườn đá

Greenery

Cây cỏ xanh, thảm thực vật

Neighbourliness

Tình làng nghĩa xóm

Susceptibility

Sự nhạy cảm, dễ bị ảnh hưởng

Influx

Sự đổ vào, dòng chảy vào

Unwholesome

Không lành mạnh

Au pair

Người giúp việc trao đổi văn hóa