Thẻ ghi nhớ: English Idioms in Use Advanced - unit 19 (Games and sport) | Quizlet

monopoly money

money that has very little value

ex: Teenagers often treat their parents' allowance like ..., spending it on fleeting pleasures without a second thought.

the dice are loaded against

a situation where everything seems to work to your disadvantage, so that you are unlikely ever to have success (mọi thứ chống lại)

ex: In many underfunded education systems,... students from impoverished backgrounds from the very outset.

dice with death

to do something extremely dangerous and silly

poker-faced

expressionless = impassive

hold all the cards

to be in a strong position when you are competing with someone else, because you have all the advantages

ex: In highly centralised systems, those in power often ..., marginalising dissenting voices.

keep your cards close to your chest

to keep your plans, intentions, or information secret

ex: In highly competitive environments, individuals are often inclined to ... their ... their ... to safeguard their interests.

play the ace/trump card

tung ra át chủ bài

move the goalposts

to change the rules while someone is trying to do something in order to make it more difficult for them

knock someone for six

to surprise and upset someone a lot (làm ai đó choáng

get the red card from

to receive official criticism for bad behaviour

ex: Students who repeatedly violate academic integrity policies risk ... the institution.

it's just not cricket

it is not fair, honest or moral

ex: Exploiting legal loopholes to evade responsibility may be permissible, but ...

a whole new ballgame

a completely different situation, often one that is difficult or that you know little about

ex: Transitioning from high school to university is ..., demanding far greater autonomy and intellectual rigour.

play hardball

to do everything that you can to achieve success even if this involves hurting or upsetting other people

take a rain check on

used to tell someone that you cannot accept an invitation now, but would like to do so at a later time

ex: I'll have to ... your invitation, as I am currently inundated with academic commitments.

not pull any punches

speak in an honest and direct way without trying to be tactful

punch-drunk

tired and confused, especially after dealing with a difficult situation (say đòn)

ex: After weeks of relentless examinations, she felt utterly ..., struggling to maintain cognitive clarity.

below the belt

cruel or insulting and unfair