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Until recently (adv)

Cho đến tận gần đây. Definition: Up to a short time ago. Example: ____, I didn't know how to cook.

All the year round (idiom)

Quanh năm suốt tháng. Definition: During the whole year. Example: The flowers bloom ____.

For no apparent reason (idiom)

Không vì lý do rõ ràng nào cả. Definition: Without a clear cause. Example: She felt sad ____.

Sing along to (v.phr)

Hát theo. Definition: To sing while someone else is playing music. Example: Everyone loves to ____ the radio.

It's well worth it (phrase)

Rất đáng giá. Definition: Something is deserving of the effort or money. Example: This book is difficult, but ____.

Take off (phr.v)

Cất cánh / Thành công bất ngờ. Definition: To start flying or become successful. Example: The business really began to ____ last year.

Interfere with sth (v.phr)

Gây cản trở/can thiệp vào. Definition: To get in the way of something. Example: Don't let your phone ____ your work.

Vibration mode (n.phr)

Chế độ rung. Definition: Setting on a phone to alert without sound. Example: I put my phone on ____ during class.

Be thrown into chaos (v.phr)

Bị rơi vào hỗn loạn. Definition: To become completely disorganized. Example: The office was ____ after the power cut.

Live in harmony with sb (v.phr)

Sống hòa hợp với ai. Definition: To live peacefully with someone. Example: We try to ____ our neighbors.

Perish (v)

Chết/bị hủy hoại. Definition: To die or be destroyed. Example: Many plants ____ in the extreme cold.

Point a finger at sb (idiom)

Chỉ trích/đổ lỗi cho ai. Definition: To blame someone. Example: It's easy to ____ when things go wrong.

Somehow or other (idiom)

Bằng cách này hay cách khác. Definition: In some way, not specified. Example: I’ll fix it ____.

Chip away at sth (phr.v)

Làm suy giảm dần dần. Definition: To gradually reduce or weaken something. Example: The scandals are ____ the president's reputation.

Bear out (phr.v)

Xác nhận/chứng minh là đúng. Definition: To confirm the truth of something. Example: Statistics ____ his theory.

Take in isolation (v.phr)

Xem xét một cách riêng lẻ. Definition: To consider something separately. Example: If you ____, the incident doesn't seem serious.

Treat sb to sth (v.phr)

Chiêu đãi ai cái gì. Definition: To pay for something special for someone. Example: Let me ____ lunch today!

Everyone is having a go / blast (idiom)

Mọi người đang rất vui vẻ/hào hứng. Definition: Everyone is enjoying themselves. Example: At the party, ____.

Belt / sing out a song (v.phr)

Hát lớn/hát hết mình. Definition: To sing very loudly. Example: She started to ____ in the shower.

Be fed up to the back teeth with (idiom)

Chán ngấy tận cổ. Definition: To be extremely annoyed or bored. Example: I’m ____ this rain.

Go into reverse (v.phr)

Đảo ngược/lùi lại. Definition: To move backwards or reverse a process. Example: The car started to ____.

In grave danger / peril (n.phr)

Trong tình thế nguy hiểm tột độ. Definition: Very high risk. Example: The species is ____ of extinction.

Spark / trigger off (phr.v)

Khơi mào/gây ra. Definition: To cause an event to start. Example: The speech ____ protests.

Financial aid / support (n.phr)

Hỗ trợ tài chính. Definition: Money given to help. Example: The student received ____ from the government.

The likes of sb (phrase)

Những người như… (thường mang nghĩa khinh thường). Definition: People of that type. Example: I don't care what ____ think.

Fight on the side of sb (v.phr)

Chiến đấu bên phe ai. Definition: To support someone in a struggle. Example: He chose to ____ the oppressed.

Before long (adv)

Chẳng bao lâu nữa. Definition: Soon. Example: ____, it will be summer.

Play host to sth (v.phr)

Đăng cai/tổ chức cái gì. Definition: To hold an event. Example: Our city will ____ the Olympics.

Dismiss sth out of hand (v.phr)

Bác bỏ ngay lập tức. Definition: To reject something without consideration. Example: The manager ____ my suggestion.

For now though (phrase)

Nhưng lúc này thì… Definition: For the moment. Example: ____, let's focus on the basics.

Grow out of sth (phr.v)

Lớn lên và bỏ được (thói quen)/Lớn quá khổ. Definition: To stop doing something as you grow older. Example: He will ____ this childish behavior.

Grow in popularity (v.phr)

Ngày càng phổ biến. Definition: To become more well-liked. Example: That band is ____.

Among other things (phrase)

Trong số những thứ khác. Definition: Including various items. Example: The house has a pool, ____.

Develop a taste for sth (v.phr)

Bắt đầu thích cái gì. Definition: To start liking something. Example: I have ____ black coffee.

Be given / prone to sth (adj.phr)

Dễ bị/có xu hướng bị (điều xấu). Definition: To have a tendency towards something. Example: He is ____ headaches.

Go on the offensive (v.phr)

Chủ động tấn công. Definition: To start attacking. Example: The team decided to ____ after half-time.

Have a flair for sth (v.phr)

Có thiên bẩm về cái gì. Definition: To have a natural talent. Example: She ____ languages.

At / on the premises (n.phr)

Tại cơ sở/tại chỗ. Definition: At the location of a business. Example: Alcohol is not allowed ____.

Gaze in earnest at (v.phr)

Nhìn chằm chằm một cách nghiêm túc. Definition: To look seriously. Example: He ____ the map.

Turn to sb for help (v.phr)

Tìm đến ai để nhờ giúp đỡ. Definition: To ask someone for assistance. Example: You can always ____ me.

All four corners of the globe (idiom)

Khắp mọi nơi trên thế giới. Definition: Everywhere. Example: People came from ____ for the event.

A good deal of experience (n.phr)

Rất nhiều kinh nghiệm. Definition: A lot of experience. Example: He has ____ in marketing.

Fall out over sth (phr.v)

Tranh cãi/nghỉ chơi vì cái gì. Definition: To argue about something. Example: They ____ money.

Take one's lead / cue from sb (idiom)

Học hỏi/làm theo ai. Definition: To follow someone's example. Example: I’ll ____ you.

An end in itself (phrase)

Một mục đích cuối cùng (không cần gì thêm). Definition: Something done for its own sake. Example: For him, art is ____.

Throw sb out of work (v.phr)

Làm ai mất việc. Definition: To cause someone to lose their job. Example: The factory closing will ____ many people.

A slave to fashion (idiom)

Nô lệ của thời trang. Definition: Obsessed with the latest trends. Example: She is a ____.

Personal ornaments / jewellery / accessories (n.phr)

Trang sức/phụ kiện cá nhân. Definition: Items worn for decoration. Example: She lost all her ____.

Conformist (n/adj)

Người tuân thủ khuôn phép. Definition: Someone who follows rules/standards. Example: He is not a ____; he prefers to be unique.

Dictate (v)

Ra lệnh/quy định. Definition: To control or influence. Example: Don't let others ____ your choices.

Emulate (v)

Bắt chước/noi gương. Definition: To copy someone because you admire them. Example: We should ____ his hard work.

Carve out a career (v.phr)

Tự tạo dựng sự nghiệp. Definition: To create a career through effort. Example: She managed to ____ in medicine.

Lag behind (v.phr)

Tụt hậu. Definition: To move or develop more slowly. Example: They are starting to ____.

Cater to sth (phr.v)

Phục vụ/đáp ứng nhu cầu. Definition: To provide what is needed. Example: The shop ____ teenagers.

Make a joint / concerted effort (v.phr)

Cùng nhau nỗ lực. Definition: To work together. Example: We need to ____ to finish this.

Number plate (n)

Biển số xe. Definition: Plate on a vehicle. Example: I wrote down the ____.

Fool around (phr.v)

Đùa nghịch/làm việc không nghiêm túc. Definition: To behave in a silly way. Example: Stop ____ and get to work!

Be way ahead of sb (idiom)

Vượt xa ai. Definition: To be much further advanced. Example: He is ____ in his studies.