USE OF ENGLISH ADVANCED LESSON 14

great/tall oaks from little acorns grow

something large and successful often begins in a very small way

by hook or by crook

using any method you can, even a dishonest one

at all cost(s) ->

If something must be done or avoided at all costs, it must be done or avoided

a blaze of glory

happens in a very successful and impressive way, often used to describe a final action

tread/walk a tightrope

to be in a difficult situation in which you do not have much freedom of action and need to be extremely careful about what you do

tread on somebody’s toes

to offend or annoy somebody, especially by getting involved in something that is their responsibility

have no dog in a fight

to not have an interest in sth

fly in the ointment

something that spoils a situation that could have been pleasant

airs and graces

a way of behaving that shows that somebody thinks that they are more important, etc. than they really are

cock and bull story

a story that is unlikely to be true but is used as an explanation or excuse

beer and skittles

amusement or enjoyment.

"A nudge and a wink"

Huých nhẹ xong nháy mắt -> Một hình thức giao tiếp một cách gián tiếp khi đang nói về những chủ để không hay ho hoặc khiếm nhã và không muốn nói to ra ngoài.

money doesn’t grow on trees

said to warn someone to be careful how much money they spend

elbow grease

a lot of physical effort

have an axe to grind

to have private reasons for being involved in something or for arguing for a particular cause

bury the hatchet

to stop an argument and become friends again

Have a screw loose"

con vít lỏng -> nghĩa là lập dị, ngu ngốc hoặc tâm lý không ổn định.

Hit the nail on the head" ->

Nói về một điều gì một cách chính xác và đúng với sự thật hoặc làm việc gì một cách chính xác và hiệu quả.

ride roughshod over somebody

to treat somebody badly and not worry about their feelings

lock horns

to begin to argue or fight

'to pour cold water on something'

dội gáo nước lạnh vào một chuyện gì, vì mình không hài lòng và muốn dẹp bỏ chuyện đó.

spike someone's guns

to spoil someone's plans

a true sister under the skin

a man who supports women’s action to improve their rights

die with your boots on

die while fighting or to die while actively occupied/employed/working or in the middle of some action

run/drive/work yourself into the ground

to work so hard that you become extremely tired

rub shoulders (with)

to meet and spend time with someone

play hardball

to be firm and determined in order to get what you want

Keep body and soul together'

giữ được cả tinh thần và thể xác -> cố gắng xoay sở để sống sót, đặc biệt trong hoàn cảnh túng thiếu.