Dreams - SPEAKING BUILDER | Quizlet

Wake up in a pool of sweat

idiom (informal) be drenched in sweat, be soaked in perspiration, be sweating profusely, be covered in sweat >< wake up refreshed, wake up dry Thức dậy đầm đìa mồ hôi I had a nightmare and woke up in a pool of sweat. /weɪk ʌp ɪn ə puːl əv swɛt/

A symbol of fear

n. phr. (neutral) an emblem of terror, an icon of dread, a representation of apprehension, a sign of fright >< a symbol of courage, a symbol of hope Biểu tượng của sự sợ hãi The black cat was seen as a symbol of fear in old superstitions. /ə ˈsɪmbl əv fɪər/

Let yourself go

idiom (informal) relax, unwind, abandon inhibitions, loosen up >< restrain yourself, control yourself Dừng lại nghỉ ngơi / Thả lỏng bản thân After a stressful week, it's good to let yourself go and relax. /lɛt jərˈsɛlf ɡoʊ/

live life to the fullest

v. phr. (neutral) savor life, relish existence, appreciate life >< suffer life, endure existence Tận hưởng cuộc sống Despite the challenges, she always tries to enjoy life. /ɪnˈdʒɔɪ laɪf/

Dream interpreters

n. phr. (neutral) dream analysts, oneirocritics, dream readers, dream decipherers >< dream ignorers, dream dismissers Những người giải mộng/giải nghĩa giấc mơ Ancient civilizations often consulted dream interpreters for guidance. /driːm ɪnˈtɜːrprɪtərz/

Be worried about

v. phr. (neutral) be anxious about, be concerned about, be apprehensive about, fret over >< be unworried about, be calm about Lo lắng về điều gì She was worried about her upcoming exam. /bi ˈwʌrid əˈbaʊt/

Dreamer

n. (neutral) visionary, idealist, fantasist, romancer >< realist, pragmatist Người nằm mơ/Người mơ mộng He's a dreamer, always thinking of new inventions. /ˈdriːmər/

Reflect

v. (formal/neutral) ponder, contemplate, muse, deliberate >< disregard, ignore Phản ánh/Suy ngẫm She took a moment to reflect on her past mistakes. /rɪˈflɛkt/

Have a dream

v. phr. (neutral) experience a dream, dream of, fantasize, imagine >< be dreamless Có một giấc mơ Last night, I had a strange dream about flying. /hæv ə driːm/

Follow your dreams

idiom (neutral) pursue your aspirations, chase your goals, strive for your ambitions, live your dreams >< give up on your dreams, abandon your aspirations Theo đuổi ước mơ của bạn My parents always encouraged me to follow my dreams. /ˈfɒloʊ jɔːr driːmz/

Live the dream

idiom (informal) achieve one's ideal life, fulfill one's aspirations, experience success, enjoy desired reality >< live a nightmare, struggle Sống đúng với ước mơ/Sống cuộc sống mơ ước After years of hard work, he's finally living the dream. /lɪv ðə driːm/

A dream come true

idiom (neutral) an achieved aspiration, a realized hope, a wish fulfilled, a fantasy realized >< a nightmare, a disappointment Một giấc mơ trở thành hiện thực Winning the lottery was a dream come true for them. /ə driːm kʌm truː/

In your wildest dreams

idiom (informal) beyond imagination, unexpectedly, surprisingly, improbably >< predictably, as expected Trong những giấc mơ điên rồ nhất (không thể tưởng tượng được) I never thought, in my wildest dreams, that I'd meet him. /ɪn jɔːr ˈwaɪldɪst driːmz/

Dream job

n. phr. (neutral) ideal job, perfect career, coveted position, ultimate role >< nightmare job, dreaded job Công việc mơ ước Becoming an astronaut has always been my dream job. /driːm dʒɒb/

Daydream

v./n. (neutral) fantasize, muse, woolgather, absent-mindedly imagine / fantasy, reverie, fancy >< focus, concentrate / reality, nightmare Mơ mộng ban ngày/Giấc mơ ban ngày He often daydreams during boring lectures. / She lost herself in a pleasant daydream. /ˈdeɪdriːm/

Nightmare

n. (neutral) bad dream, terrifying dream, horrific vision, torment >< pleasant dream, sweet dream Ác mộng I had a nightmare that I was being chased. /ˈnaɪtˌmɛər/

Beyond your wildest dreams

idiom (informal) unexpectedly great, far better than imagined, astonishingly successful, incredibly good >< worse than expected, utterly disappointing Ngoài sức tưởng tượng The party was a success beyond our wildest dreams. /bɪˈjɒnd jɔːr ˈwaɪldɪst driːmz/

Broken dreams

n. phr. (neutral) shattered hopes, failed ambitions, unfulfilled aspirations, lost desires >< fulfilled dreams, realized dreams Những giấc mơ tan vỡ He reflected on his broken dreams of becoming a musician. /ˈbroʊkən driːmz/

Dream big

idiom (neutral) aspire greatly, have grand ambitions, aim high, think boldly >< dream small, limit aspirations Ước mơ lớn lao If you want to achieve great things, you have to dream big. /driːm bɪɡ/