IDIOM informal

idiom_informal: a piece of cake

rất dễ – The exam was a piece of cake.

idiom_informal: over the moon / on cloud nine

rất vui – She was on cloud nine after the news.

idiom_informal: hit the books

học chăm – I need to hit the books tonight.

idiom_informal: hit the road

lên đường – We should hit the road early.

idiom_informal: hit the jackpot (with sth)

thành công lớn – The company hit the jackpot with its new product.

idiom_informal: throw in the towel

từ bỏ – He finally threw in the towel.

idiom_informal: like a cat on hot bricks

bồn chồn – He was like a cat on hot bricks.

idiom_informal: cost an arm and a leg

rất đắt – This phone cost an arm and a leg.

idiom_informal: burn the midnight oil

thức khuya làm việc – She burned the midnight oil.

idiom_informal: make a bundle

kiếm nhiều tiền – They made a bundle.

idiom_informal: go through the roof

tăng mạnh / rất tức giận – Prices went through the roof.

idiom_informal: hot potato

vấn đề nhạy cảm – This issue is a political hot potato.

idiom_informal: home and dry

chắc chắn thành công – They are home and dry.

idiom_mixed: catch your eye

thu hút sự chú ý – That painting caught my eye.

idiom_informal: get your hands dirty

làm việc khó / việc xấu – He isn’t afraid to get his hands dirty.

idiom: need you ask?

(dùng để nhấn mạnh câu trả lời hiển nhiên, thường là “có”)rõ ràng rồi, cần phải hỏi à – “Do I love this place?” “Need you ask?”

idiom informal: clear the air

giải tỏa hiểu lầm / làm rõ vấn đề – They had a long talk to clear the air after the argument. =resolve a conflict=clarify misunderstandings(formal)

be in the mood (for something/to do something)

to feel like doing or having something

We could go out to eat, if you're in the mood.