Common English Phrases

Vocabulary flashcards based on lecture notes about common English phrases and their meanings.

In terms of

Xét về mặt; use when the question asks to consider a specific aspect or perspective.

On the verge of

Sắp sửa, trên bờ vực của; choose when an action or event is about to happen.

Instead of

Thay vì; use when there is a replacement between two choices.

At risk of

Có nguy cơ; use when mentioning the risk of something negative happening.

In addition to

Bên cạnh, ngoài ra; use when adding more information to something.

By means of

Bằng cách, thông qua; use when indicating the method or tool used to achieve something.

In contrast to

Ngược lại với; choose when needing to indicate the difference or contrast between two things.

Under pressure

Dưới áp lực; use when describing a situation of being stressed or under pressure.

In case of

Trong trường hợp; choose when the question requires a condition or situation to prepare for.

On account of

Bởi vì; use to indicate a reason or cause.

At stake

Đang bị đe dọa, quan trọng; use when something important is at risk.

Out of the question

Không thể, không có khả năng; choose when the situation is impossible or not allowed.

On behalf of

Thay mặt; use when someone does something on behalf of someone else.

In view of

Xét thấy, do; use when wanting to indicate the reason or basis for an action.

Out of order / Out of stock / Out of control

Hỏng / hết hàng / ngoài tầm kiểm soát