Thẻ ghi nhớ: English Idioms in Use Advanced - unit 30 (Business news) | Quizlet

a cloud on the horizon for

something that threatens to cause problems or unhappiness in the future

ex: The escalating volatility of global commodity prices remains a significant ... developing economies striving for stability.

worship at the shrine/altar of

to completely support or follow a particular idea, principle

ex: In the digital age, a preoccupation with self-image leads many to ... superficiality, fueled by the validation of social media metrics.

throw a lifeline

give help to someone in a very difficult situation (quăng "phao cứu sinh")

ex: Strategic government subsidies can ... to fledgling renewable energy startups struggling against the dominance of fossil fuel conglomerates.

a big fish in a small pond

thằng chột làm vua xứ mù

saddle with

burden someone with an unwanted or unpleasant task or responsibility

ex: Entry-level employees in hyper-competitive industries are frequently ... menial tasks that offer negligible intellectual stimulation or professional growth.

the bottom drops/falls out of the market

people have stopped buying something (thị trường sụp đổ)

ex: ... traditional retail ... as the inexorable transition toward e-commerce rendered physical storefronts increasingly redundant.

a ballpark figure for

an estimated or approximate figure

shoot/soar sky-high

to rise dramatically (tăng vọt)

ex: Property valuations in urban metropolises have ..., effectively disenfranchising the youth from the prospect of homeownership.

take a nosedive

fall suddenly and quickly (lao dốc, sụt giảm thảm hại)

receive a windfall

to unexpectedly receive a large amount of money or an unforeseen advantage

rein in spending

to control or reduce the amount of money being spent (thắt chặt chi tiêu)

across the board

happening or having an effect on people at every level and in every area

ex: A comprehensive implementation of carbon taxes ... is essential to incentivize a systemic transition toward renewable energy paradigms.

heads will roll

someone will be punished or fired

on gardening leave

a period of time after an employee leaves a job when they continue to be paid but are not allowed to go to work or to begin a new job, usually to prevent them from accessing sensitive information or joining a competitor prematurely

fall in line with

start to follow the rules and behave according to expected standards of behaviour

under no illusions about

fully aware of the truth (không ảo tưởng)