des12 p3

an act of God

(idiom) an event such as a flood or earthquake produced by natural forces -> thiên tai, bất khả kháng • Insurance usually doesn't cover damage caused by an act of God.

come rain or shine

(idiom) whatever happens or whatever the weather is like -> dù mưa hay nắng, dù có chuyện gì xảy ra • He goes running every morning, come rain or shine.

down on your luck

(idiom) experiencing a period of difficulty or bad luck -> gặp vận xui, sa cơ thất thế • He has been down on his luck since he lost his job last year.

draw the short straw

(idiom) to be chosen to do an unpleasant task -> bốc phải lá thăm xui xẻo, chịu thiệt thòi • I drew the short straw and had to work on Sunday.

have green fingers

(idiom) to be good at growing plants and gardening -> có mát tay trồng cây • My grandmother has green fingers; her garden is always full of flowers.

let nature take its course

(idiom) allow something to develop naturally without intervention -> để tự nhiên phát triển/diễn ra • Instead of taking more medicine, let nature take its course.

no rhyme or reason

(idiom) no clear explanation or logic for something -> không có lý do hay logic gì cả • There is no rhyme or reason for his sudden decision to quit.

out of the blue

(idiom) completely unexpectedly or without warning -> bất ngờ, không báo trước • One day, out of the blue, she received a call from an old friend.

the luck of the draw

(idiom) something that is purely a matter of chance or luck -> vận may rủi, sự ngẫu nhiên • You can't choose who you work with; it's just the luck of the draw.

touch wood

(idiom) said to avoid bringing bad luck after boasting about something -> trộm vía, cầu mong không gặp xui • I haven't been sick all year, touch wood!