ĐỀ OLP 30/4 2023 11

in a holding pattern (idiom)

Đang trong tình trạng chờ đợi, chưa có chuyển biến hoặc quyết định mới - In a state of waiting or delay, without making any progress or changes - The project is currently ____ while we wait for final approval from the board.

a second bite at the cherry (idiom)

Cơ hội thứ hai để làm điều gì đó (sau lần đầu thất bại) - A second chance to do something after failing the first time - After losing the competition, he was grateful to get ____ in the upcoming regional round.

rites of passage (noun phrase)

Nghi lễ đánh dấu cột mốc quan trọng trong đời - A ceremony or event marking an important stage in someone's life - Graduating from high school is often considered one of the major ____ for teenagers.

overplay one's hand (idiom)

Đánh giá quá cao khả năng/thế mạnh của mình dẫn đến thất bại - To ruin one's chances of success by acting too confidently or demanding too much - He tried to negotiate a higher salary, but he ended up ____ and lost the job offer.

par for the course (idiom)

Điều bình thường, dễ đoán trước (thường là chuyện không mấy vui vẻ) - Typical, normal, or expected in a given situation - Delays in public transport during rush hour are simply ____.

thick on the ground (idiom)

Có mặt rất nhiều, xuất hiện đầy rẫy khắp nơi - Existing in large numbers; very common or abundant in a particular place - Police officers were ____ during the major public event.

a nervous wreck (idiom)

Người đang cực kỳ lo lắng, căng thẳng hoặc suy nhược thần kinh - A person who is extremely anxious, stressed, or nervous - Waiting outside the interview room turned her into ____.

down-and-out (adj)

Cùng đường, khốn đốn, không nhà cửa hay tiền bạc - Having no home, job, or money; destitute - The charity works hard to support homeless and ____ individuals in the city.

give someone free rein / have free rein (idiom)

Trao quyền tự do hành động / Có toàn quyền tự quyết định không bị kiểm soát - To give someone complete freedom to do as they wish - The manager decided to ____ the creative team for the new advertising campaign.

blindingly obvious (adj)

Hiển nhiên đến mức ai nhìn vào cũng thấy ngay - Extremely obvious or clear to everyone - The solution to the puzzle was ____ once it was explained.

radically (adv)

Một cách triệt để, hoàn toàn, tận gốc - In a thorough, complete, or fundamental way - The company needs to change its strategy ____ to survive in the market.

heedless of something (adj)

Bất chấp, không chú ý, phớt lờ nguy hiểm hoặc lời khuyên - Showing a reckless lack of care or attention; ignoring potential risks - He drove forward, ____ the warning signs on the icy road.

be in with a chance (of doing sth) (idiom)

Có cơ hội thành công hoặc đạt được điều gì - To have a realistic prospect of success or achieving something - With her strong academic record, she is definitely ____ winning the scholarship.

an insatiable appetite (noun phrase)

Sự thèm thuồng, khao khát tột độ, không bao giờ thấy đủ - An extremely strong desire for something that cannot be fully satisfied - The young reader had ____ for science fiction novels.

taciturn (adj)

Ít nói, lầm lì, hay trầm ngâm - Reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little - Known for being ____, he rarely contributed during group discussions.

banal (adj)

Sáo rỗng, tầm thường, nhàm chán - So lacking in originality as to be obvious and boring - The movie was criticized for its predictable plot and ____ dialogue.

germane (adj)

Thích hợp, liên quan chặt chẽ, đúng trọng tâm - Relevant to a subject under consideration; appropriate - The lawyer presented evidence that was directly ____ to the case.

tenable (adj)

Có lý, vững chắc, có thể giữ vững được (lập luận, vị trí) - Able to be maintained or defended against objection or attack - His argument was logical and remained ____ throughout the debate.

brackish (adj)

Lợ (nước pha lẫn giữa nước ngọt và nước mặn) - (Of water) slightly salty, as in the mixture of river water and seawater - The river water near the coast became ____ due to the rising tide.

overt (adj)

Công khai, rõ ràng, không giấu giếm - Done or shown openly; not secret or hidden - There was no ____ sign of hostility between the two rivals.

myopic (adj)

Cận thị / Thiển cận, thiếu tầm nhìn chiến lược - Nearsighted / lacking imagination, foresight, or intellectual breadth - The company's ____ business strategy ignored long-term environmental trends.

be infused with (verb phrase)

Được thấm nhuần, tràn đầy, hòa quyện với (chất lượng, cảm xúc) - Filled with a quality, feeling, or element - Her paintings are always ____ vibrant colors and deep emotion.

extricate (v)

Giải thoát, gỡ rối (khỏi tình huống khó khăn, rắc rối) - To free someone or something from a constraint or difficult situation - Firefighters worked quickly to ____ the trapped driver from the vehicle.

diffuse (adj)

Lan tỏa, khuếch tán, tản mạn, dài dòng - Spread out over a large area; not concentrated; wordy - The lecture was too ____, making it hard to follow the main point.

a respite from something (noun phrase)

Khoảng thời gian nghỉ ngơi, tạm lánh khỏi khó khăn/công việc - A short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant - The weekend gave her ____ the intense pressure of exams.

by all accounts / from all accounts (idiom)

Theo như mọi người đều nói, dựa trên thông tin chung - According to what everyone says or what is generally reported - ____, the new restaurant downtown serves incredible food.

bug (n/v)

Lỗi phần mềm / Làm phiền, quấy rầy ai - A defect in a computer program / To annoy or irritate someone - The software developer spent hours fixing a frustrating ____.

revel (v)

Vui chơi thả ga, hoan hỉ, tận hưởng tột cùng - To enjoy oneself in a lively and noisy way, especially with drinking and dancing - The fans gathered in the streets to ____ in their team's victory.

splitting headache (noun phrase)

Cơn đau đầu như búa bổ, đau dữ dội - A very severe headache - Too much screen time gave him ____ by the afternoon.

buy somebody off (phrasal verb)

Đút lót, hối lộ để ai đó im lặng hoặc không can thiệp - To pay someone money to prevent them from causing trouble or revealing a secret - The corrupt official tried to ____ the witness before the trial.

generous/honest/loyal to a fault (idiom)

Quá mức rộng lượng / trung thực / trung thành đến mức thành điểm yếu - Excessively generous, honest, or loyal to a degree that can cause disadvantage - He is ____, often lending money to people who never pay him back.

run up against something (phrasal verb)

Gặp phải, đối mặt với khó khăn/vấn đề bất ngờ - To experience or meet with a difficulty, problem, or obstacle - The research team began to ____ unexpected budget cuts.

seal off (phrasal verb)

Phong tỏa, niêm phong (khu vực) không cho ai ra vào - To prevent people from entering an area or building - Police had to ____ the entire street after the suspicious package was found.

a sore point / subject (idiom)

Vấn đề nhạy cảm, dễ khiến ai đó bực mình hoặc tổn thương khi nhắc đến - A subject or issue that makes someone angry, upset, or embarrassed when mentioned - Mentioning his failed business venture is always ____ for him.

a devious route/path (noun phrase)

Con đường vòng vèo, quanh co, hoặc không chính trực - A winding, indirect route, or behaving in a dishonest and tricky way - They took ____ through the back alleys to avoid the traffic.

murky (adj)

Mờ ám, tối tăm, không rõ ràng (về thông tin hoặc nước) - Dark and gloomy, or morally unclear and suspicious - The financial scandal remained ____, with many details hidden from the public.

unwonited (adj)

Không bình thường, hiếm thấy, khác lệ thường - Unusual or out of the ordinary; unaccustomed - She spoke with an ____ sharpness that surprised her colleagues.

worth one's/its salt (idiom)

Xứng đáng với đồng tiền bát gạo, có năng lực tốt trong công việc - Competent and deserving respect or payment in one's profession - Any teacher ____ would encourage critical thinking in class.

A stitch in time saves nine (proverb)

Phòng bệnh hơn chữa bệnh, giải quyết vấn đề sớm sẽ đỡ tốn công sức sau này - Fixing a problem now prevents a much larger problem later - Don't ignore that small engine leak; remember that ____.

be on tenterhooks (idiom)

Đứng ngồi không yên, thấp thỏm lo âu chờ đợi kết quả - In a state of painful suspense or anxious anticipation - The students were ____ while waiting for their exam results.

pin one's hopes on something/someone (idiom)

Đặt trọn niềm tin và hy vọng vào ai/cái gì - To rely completely on someone or something for success or happiness - She decided to ____ the scholarship program to fund her studies.

deny something to be true (verb phrase)

Phủ nhận tính xác thực của điều gì, cho rằng nó không đúng - To state that something is not true or did not happen - The suspect continued to ____ the allegations against him.

abound (v)

Có rất nhiều, phong phú, tràn ngập - To exist in large numbers or quantities - Wildflowers ____ in the meadows during the pleasant spring season.

restore land (verb phrase)

Phục hồi đất đai (sau khi bị tàn phá hoặc xói mòn) - To return land to its former natural and healthy condition - The environmental project aims to ____ degraded agricultural areas.

reverse a trend (verb phrase)

Đảo ngược xu hướng (từ tiêu cực sang tích cực hoặc ngược lại) - To cause a direction or movement to change to its opposite - Government policies helped to ____ the rising unemployment rates.

an estimated + number (noun phrase)

Con số ước tính khoảng… - A rough calculation of a number, amount, or value - The concert attracted ____ 10,000 music fans.

shelf life (noun)

Hạn sử dụng, thời gian bảo quản (của thực phẩm, sản phẩm) - The length of time for which an item remains usable, fit for consumption, or saleable - Check the label for ____ before purchasing perishable goods.

take it upon themselves to do sth (idiom)

Tự chủ động làm gì mà không cần ai sai bảo - To assume personal responsibility for doing something - She ____ organize the charity event for the local community.

interfamilial / intrafamilial (adj)

Giữa các gia đình với nhau / Nội bộ trong cùng một gia đình - Existing or occurring between different families / within a single family - Sociologists study both ____ conflicts and ____ dynamics.

ruefully (adv)

Một cách đầy tiếc nuối, cay đắng, áy náy - In a way that expresses regret, sorrow, or a bittersweet attitude - He smiled ____ after dropping his coffee cup on the floor.

conjectural (adj)

Mang tính phỏng đoán, dựa trên giả định chưa được chứng minh - Based on or involving conjecture rather than knowledge or proof - The historical timeline of the ancient ruins remains largely ____.

shape-shifting (adj/n)

Khả năng biến hóa hình dạng / Sự thay đổi hình thù liên tục - Able to change physical form or shape, often seen in mythology and fantasy - The mythical creature was known for its incredible ____ abilities.

emboldened (adj)

Được tiếp thêm can đảm, tự tin hơn hẳn sau khi được khích lệ - Given the courage or confidence to do something - ____ by their early success, the team pushed forward with high energy.

uncalled for (adj)

Vô cớ, không đúng lúc, bất lịch sự và không cần thiết - (Of a remark or action) offensive, unnecessary, and inappropriate - His rude comment during the meeting was totally ____.

hands-free calls (noun phrase)

Cuộc gọi rảnh tay (không cần cầm điện thoại trực tiếp) - Phone calls made using a speakerphone or headset without holding the device - Modern cars allow drivers to make ____ safely using voice commands.

space-age (adj)

Mang tính hiện đại, tiên tiến, thời đại không gian - Highly advanced and modern, characteristic of the era of space exploration - The new laboratory is equipped with ____ technology.

belabour a point (idiom)

Nói đi nói lại một vấn đề quá mức, nhai đi nhai lại gây nhàm chán - To argue or explain a subject at excessive length - There is no need to ____; everyone already understands the plan.

footloose and fancy-free (idiom)

Tự do tự tại, không vướng bận gia đình hay trách nhiệm - Free to act as one pleases without commitments or responsibilities - He enjoyed his travels while remaining ____.

head-on (adj/adv)

Trực diện, đối đầu trực tiếp (không né tránh) - Directly confronting a problem or conflict without evasion - The administration decided to tackle the economic crisis ____.

Zero-Emission Buildings (noun phrase)

Tòa nhà không phát thải (carbon/khí nhà kính) - Buildings that produce net zero carbon emissions during their operation - The city is promoting the construction of ____ for a greener future.

at the forefront of (idiom)

Ở tuyến đầu, đi đầu trong lĩnh vực nào đó - In a leading position or at the very front of an activity or movement - The university is ____ cutting-edge medical research.

come to fruition (idiom)

Đơm hoa kết trái, đạt kết quả tốt sau quá trình nỗ lực - To be realized or successfully completed after planning and effort - Years of hard work finally began to ____ with the product launch.

make it to somewhere (idiom)

Đến được một địa điểm hoặc đạt được mục tiêu nào đó - To successfully arrive at a destination or achieve a goal - Despite the heavy snowstorm, we managed to ____ the cabin by nightfall.

by a hair's breadth (idiom)

Trong gang tấc, suýt chút nữa (thoát nạn hoặc bỏ lỡ) - By a very small margin; narrowly - He avoided the speeding car ____.

cut/pare something to the bone (idiom)

Cắt giảm chi tiêu/nguồn lực đến mức tối đa có thể - To reduce something such as costs or staff to the absolute minimum - The company had to ____ to survive the financial downturn.

there's no question of V-ing (idiom)

Hoàn toàn không đời nào, không có chuyện sẽ làm gì - Used to say that something is entirely impossible or out of the question - ____ us canceling the project at this late stage.

knuckle down to sth (phrasal verb)

Tập trung cao độ và bắt tay vào làm việc nghiêm túc - To start working hard and apply oneself seriously to a task - It is time to ____ and finish the revision before the exams.

fall through (phrasal verb)

Đổ bể, không thành công (kế hoạch, thỏa thuận) - (Of a plan or agreement) to fail to happen or be completed - Their vacation plans had to ____ due to sudden illness.

for want of (prepositional phrase)

Thiếu, vì không có (cái gì đó) - Because of a lack of something - The plant withered and died ____ proper watering.

be up to somebody (idiom)

Tùy thuộc vào ai đó quyết định hoặc chịu trách nhiệm - To be someone's responsibility or decision to make - It is ____ you to decide whether you want to join the club.

bring on (phrasal verb)

Gây ra, đem lại (thường là điều tiêu cực như bệnh tật, rắc rối) - To cause an illness, pain, or a difficult situation to happen - Eating too much spicy food can ____ severe stomach cramps.

give something the go-ahead (idiom)

Bật đèn xanh, phê duyệt cho phép dự án/hành động tiến hành - To give official permission or approval for a project or plan to proceed - The committee finally decided to ____ the new stadium construction.

talk until you are blue in the face (idiom)

Nói mỏi cả miệng, nói hết hơi nhưng vô ích (vì người nghe không chịu hiểu) - To argue or talk extensively to someone without achieving any results - You can explain the rules ____, but he still won't listen.

be full of oneself (idiom)

Tự cao tự đại, kiêu ngạo, lúc nào cũng nghĩ mình là nhất - Being excessively conceited and arrogant - He is so annoying because he is constantly ____.