nham nham

Lay sth on thick

Play up, exaggerate sth

Eg: Laura was really laying it on _____ about her accident at work.

Jog someone’s memory

Cause sb to remember sth suddenly

Eg: It’s a long time since you saw her, but this photo may ___ your memory.

Illustrious (adj)

Famous, well respected , admired

Eg: After a(n) _______ administrative career, the old principal was awarded the Public Service Star by the minister.

Take kindly to sth

to feel or show an inclination or willingness to accept or approve of (something or someone)

Eg: James didn’t take ______ to your suggestion that she was mean with money.

Lucrative (adj)

Producing a lot of money

Eg: The taxi driver found the business of selling street food a _______ one which makes him rich quickly.

Lapel (n)

Vạt, ve áo

Eg: The tour guide has a brightly-colored badge pinned to the ______ of her jacket.

If need be

If necessary

Eg: Remember not to cough or sneeze at the table. _____, excuse yourself.

A. For necessary

B. As necessary

C. With all need

D. If need be

Have sb in stitches

Make sb laugh a lot

Eg: The lastesr novel by Grant is hilarious. It had me ______ stitches.

Harp on sth (phrs v)

Nhai đi nhai lại, kể đi kể lại, phàn nàn qs nhiều lần → gây khó chịu

Eg: Our grandfather can ______________ his war experience all day round. Sometimes we all get truly bored with it.

Bring on

Shackles (of sth)

Điều cản trở, vật cản trở

Eg: Ever wish to hold any genuine hope of gaining their emancipation from the metaphorical ____ of poverty.

Reap (v)

Nhận được trái ngọt ( sau khi cố gắng, giúp đỡ ngkhac…)

Eg: You'll _____ the true rewards after all your effort.

Wear on (phrs v)

Buông xuống

Eg: As the night __________ on, the wind increased, howling like thousands of wolves.