MCQ 6

Not hold one's breath (idiom)

Không mỏi mòn chờ đợi, đừng mong chờ điều gì sẽ xảy ra - To have no expectation that something will happen, or to realize that it will take a very long time - He promised to pay me back tomorrow, but I am ____.

Not give a damn (idiom)

Không thèm quan tâm, không mảy may bận tâm - To not care at all about something or someone; to be completely indifferent - She simply ____ what other people think about her career choices.

Right of way (noun)

Quyền ưu tiên đi trước (trên đường), quyền ưu tiên pháp lý - The legal right of a pedestrian or vehicle to proceed ahead of other traffic - Drivers must yield to pedestrians who have ____ at the crosswalk.

Despondent (adjective)

Chán nản, thất vọng, nản lòng - In low spirits from loss of hope or courage - He became deeply ____ after failing to secure a spot on the national team.

Embellish the truth (idiom)

Thêm mắm thêm muối, tô vẽ làm lệch lạc sự thật - To make a story or statement more interesting or dramatic by adding untrue details - He tends to ____ when describing his travel adventures to make them sound more thrilling.

Declassify (verb)

Giải mật, công khai tài liệu bí mật nhà nước - To officially declare that something is no longer classified or secret - The government decided to ____ the historical documents from the Cold War era.

Within the province of (idiom)

Thuộc thẩm quyền, phạm vi trách nhiệm của ai - Within the area of responsibility, control, or expertise of a particular person - Deciding the school budget is not ____ the student council.

Never amount to much (idiom)

Chẳng nên trò chiến sự gì, không đạt được thành tựu lớn - To fail to achieve success, importance, or financial stability in life - His skeptical teacher once predicted that he would ____, but he proved everyone wrong.

A serious error of judgment (noun phrase)

Một sai lầm nghiêm trọng trong cách đánh giá/quyết định - A very bad decision made due to poor reasoning or lack of foresight - Hiring an unqualified manager turned out to be ____ for the company.

Gobsmacked (adjective)

Kinh ngạc đến ngẩn ngơ, sững sờ - Utterly astonished; greatly surprised or shocked - She was completely ____ when she found out she won first prize in the national contest.

Sycophantic (adjective)

Nịnh bợ, xu nịnh, khép nép để trục lợi - Behaving in an excessively obedient, servile, or flattering way to gain advantage - The director disliked ____ employees who only agreed with him to get promoted.

Expeditious (adjective)

Nhanh chóng và hiệu quả, khẩn trương - Done with speed and efficiency - We need to find an ____ solution to resolve this software glitch before the launch.

Standoffish (adjective)

Lạnh lùng, xa cách, hờ hững trong giao tiếp - Distant and cold in manner; unfriendly or reserved - He appeared ____ at first, but once you get to know him, he is very kind.

Hysterical (adjective)

Cơn cuồng loạn, cười ngất hoặc khóc lóc không kiểm soát - Affected by or deriving from wild uncontrolled emotion - The crowd became ____ when their favorite singer appeared on stage.

It is incumbent on/upon sb to do sth (idiom)

Trách nhiệm thuộc về ai, ai có nghĩa vụ phải làm gì - It is necessary, obligatory, or a duty for someone to do something - ____ every citizen to obey the laws of the country.

Harrowing (adjective)

Đau đớn, bi thảm, gây ám ảnh kinh hoàng - Acutely distressing, frightening, or painful - The survivors shared a ____ account of escaping the sudden earthquake.

Frenetic activity (noun phrase)

Hoạt động cuồng nhiệt, bận rộn hối hả và hỗn loạn - Fast and energetic, often disorderly or disorganized activity - The kitchen staff engaged in ____ to prepare all the banquet orders on time.

Insipid (adjective)

Nhạt nhẽo, vô vị, thiếu sức sống - Lacking flavor, vigor, or interesting qualities; dull - The novel was so ____ and predictable that I could not finish reading it.

Decorous (adjective)

Đoan trang, đúng mực, lịch sự theo chuẩn mực - In keeping with good taste and propriety; polite and restrained - Guests at the formal dinner party maintained ____ behavior throughout the evening.

Scant (adjective)

Ít ỏi, thiếu thốn, không đủ - Barely sufficient or adequate in amount or quantity - The police found ____ evidence to arrest the suspect on the spot.

Tarnish someone's image (idiom)

Làm tổn hại uy tín, làm hoen ố hình ảnh của ai - To damage or spoil the good reputation, character, or image of someone or something - The financial scandal severely threatened to ____ the politician's public image.

Purport (verb/noun)

Tỏ ra là, giả vờ là, có ý định là / Nội dung chính, ý nghĩa - To appear or claim to be or do something, often falsely - The letter purported to be from the headmaster, but it was a prank.

Throw in (phrasal verb)

Tặng kèm thêm, đóng góp thêm - To add something extra free of charge when something is purchased, or to contribute - The salesman agreed to ____ a free laptop case if I bought the computer today.

A mixed bag (idiom)

Một tập hợp gồm nhiều thứ tốt xấu lẫn lộn - A collection of diverse, unpredictable, or contrasting people, things, or experiences - Her high school grades were ____, ranging from excellent in English to poor in math.

Culture vulture (noun)

Người cuồng nghệ thuật, người đam mê tìm hiểu văn hóa - A person who is very greedy for, or intensely interested in, arts, literature, and culture - As a true ____, she spends every weekend visiting art galleries and museums.

No-frills (adjective)

Đơn giản, không có tiện ích xa xỉ thừa thãi - Offering only the essential features without any extra luxuries or comforts - They booked a budget airline flight for a cheap ____ weekend trip.

Squalid (adjective)

Bẩn thỉu, nghèo đói, tồi tàn (nơi ở, điều kiện sống) - Extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially as a result of poverty or neglect - The stray dogs were rescued from a ____ abandoned warehouse downtown.

Sagacious (adjective)

Thông thái, sáng suốt, có phán đoán sắc sảo - Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; wise - The wise elder offered ____ advice to the young leaders of the community.

Grrill (verb)

Tra hỏi gắt gao, nướng (thức ăn) - To subject someone to intense questioning, interrogation, or pressure - The police continued to ____ the suspect for hours about his whereabouts.

Pet aversion (= pet peeve) (noun)

Điều cực kỳ ghét, ác cảm cá nhân lớn nhất - Something that a person intensely dislikes or finds particularly annoying - Loud chewing noises during a quiet dinner are my absolute ____.

Abhorrence (noun)

Sự căm ghét tột cùng, sự ghê tởm - A feeling of repulsion; disgusted loathing or hatred toward something - She felt a deep sense of ____ toward animal cruelty.

Better to be safe than sorry (idiom)

Cẩn tắc vô ưu, cẩn thận vẫn hơn - It is wiser to take precautions and be careful than to risk regret later - Always check the weather forecast before hiking; .

What is the world coming to? (idiom)

Xã hội này đang đi về đâu thế này? (thở dài trước thói hư tật xấu) - An exclamation expressing dismay and disapproval at modern society's decline in morals - When children start stealing from their schools, you wonder, '?'

Let one's guard down (idiom)

Lơ là cảnh giác, mất cảnh giác - To relax one's vigilance and become vulnerable to unexpected trouble or danger - She trusted him too quickly and ____, only to be betrayed.

Scrawny (adjective)

Gày gò, ốm nhom, xương xẩu - Unattractively thin and bony; lean - The stray cat looked very weak and ____ after wandering the streets in the cold.

Puerile (adjective)

Trẻ con, ngây ngô, thiếu chín chắn (thường chê trách) - Childishly silly and trivial; immature - The committee dismissed his silly comments as completely ____ and unprofessional.

Officious (adjective)

Hách dịch, xía vào chuyện người khác một cách quá quắt - Assertive of authority in an annoyingly domineering way, especially about trivial matters - The ____ security guard demanded to see my ID three times.

The wheels fall off / come off (idiom)

Mọi thứ bắt đầu sụp đổ, trật bánh (kế hoạch/đội bóng) - A plan, project, or organization suddenly starts failing or collapsing completely - When the lead singer left the band, ____ and they broke up.

Take something on board (idiom)

Tiếp thu, suy ngẫm và chấp nhận một ý tưởng, góp ý - To fully understand, consider, and accept an idea, criticism, or suggestion - The director took the audience's feedback ____ for the next film.

Go by the board (idiom)

Bị bỏ xó, bị gác lại hoàn toàn (kế hoạch/ý định) - To be abandoned, discarded, or ignored (of plans, habits, or principles) - During the busy exam season, my fitness routine completely went ____.

A breeze / an absolute breeze (idiom)

Dễ như ăn kẹo, cực kỳ dễ dàng - Something that is extremely easy to accomplish without any difficulty - Thanks to her thorough preparation, the English interview was ____.

Get this show on the road (idiom)

Bắt đầu công việc, tiến hành hành động ngay - To start an activity, journey, or project with enthusiasm and energy - Everyone is finally here, so let us pack our bags and ____.

Be on first-name terms with someone (idiom)

Thân thiết đến mức gọi tên nhau (không cần xưng hô khách sáo) - To know someone well enough to call them by their first name - After working together for years, she is now ____ the director.

Make good on a promise / a debt (idiom)

Thực hiện lời hứa, trả nợ đúng hạn - To fulfill or carry out a promise, commitment, or financial obligation - He promised to help me study, and he certainly made ____ his word.

Give sb/sth a wide berth (idiom)

Tránh xa ai/cái gì ra, né tránh hoàn toàn - To stay away from someone or something dangerous, unpleasant, or annoying - It is best to ____ toxic people who always spread rumors.

Cut and run (idiom)

Bỏ chạy lấy người, chuồn lẹ khi gặp khó khăn - To escape or retreat from a difficult situation hastily rather than face it - Instead of helping solve the crisis, he decided to .

Don't even go there (idiom)

Đừng có nhắc đến chuyện đó nữa (vì gây khó chịu/tranh cãi) - Used to tell someone not to mention or discuss a particular sensitive or annoying topic - When my sister brought up my awkward haircut, I said, '!'

It will be alright on the night (idiom)

Mọi thứ rồi sẽ ổn thôi vào phút chót (dù hiện tại chưa chuẩn bị kỹ) - An optimistic belief that a performance or event will turn out fine despite poor preparation - We have not rehearsed enough, but ____.

A battle of wills (noun phrase)

Cuộc đấu trí, cuộc tranh đua xem ai kiên định hơn - A situation in which two people or groups try to defeat each other by refusing to yield - Negotiating the contract terms turned into a prolonged ____ between the two CEOs.

Have the ear of someone (idiom)

Được ai đó tin tưởng, lắng nghe và coi trọng ý kiến - To have influence with someone powerful because they listen to your advice - The young advisor ____ the minister and helped shape the new policy.

A man of many parts (idiom)

Người đa tài, có nhiều khả năng và sở thích khác nhau - A versatile person with many different talents, skills, and interests - He is not only a brilliant software engineer, but also a pianist and painter; truly ____.

A glutton for punishment (idiom)

Kẻ thích tự chuốc lấy khổ sở, thích đâm đầu vào việc khó - Someone who willingly takes on difficult, exhausting, or unpleasant tasks repeatedly - Signing up for three advanced competitive exams makes you ____.

Do exactly what it says on the tin (idiom)

Đúng như quảng cáo, hoạt động chính xác như cam kết - To function or behave precisely as expected or advertised without hidden surprises - This dictionary app is fantastic; it ____.

Dispense with something (verb)

Bỏ qua, miễn, không cần dùng đến thứ gì nữa - To get rid of something or manage without it because it is no longer necessary - The teacher decided to ____ formal seating arrangements for the group discussion.

A fine time (idiom)

Một thời điểm tồi tệ, không đúng lúc chút nào (thường dùng mỉa mai) - An inconvenient, inappropriate, or bad time to experience a problem - Arriving home to find the front door unlocked is not ____ to deal with stress.

Too close for comfort (idiom)

Quá gần để cảm thấy an toàn, sát nút gây nguy hiểm - Uncomfortably or dangerously near to a threat, limit, or failure - The car swerved and missed hitting us by inches; that was ____.

Panic stations (idiom)

Tình trạng hỗn loạn, hoảng loạn khẩn cấp - A state of sudden alarm, panic, or urgent activity when a crisis occurs - When the server crashed right before the deadline, it was absolute ____ in the office.

Leave well alone (idiom)

Để nguyên trạng thái tốt đẹp, đừng can thiệp làm hỏng thêm - To stop interfering with a situation because making changes might ruin it - The cake looks and tastes fine; let's just ____ and not add more frosting.

A cushy number (idiom)

Công việc nhẹ lương cao, việc sướng nhàn - An easy, pleasant, and well-paid job with little effort required - Working as a night receptionist at the quiet hotel turned out to be ____.

Not lose any sleep over something (idiom)

Không mảy may bận tâm, không lo lắng chút nào về điều gì - To not worry or feel anxious about a problem or past mistake - He made a small error, but he is wise enough ____ it.

More to someone/something than meets the eye (idiom)

Có nhiều điều sâu xa hơn bề ngoài (phức tạp/thú vị hơn tưởng tượng) - Having hidden depths, complexities, or secrets that are not immediately obvious - She is very quiet, but there is ____ her creative talent.

Give someone pause for thought (idiom)

Làm cho ai phải suy ngẫm, dừng lại để suy nghĩ kỹ - To cause someone to stop and think carefully about a situation or action - The unexpected statistical data should ____ any rational policymaker.

Past one's prime (idiom)

Đã qua thời hoàng kim, đã già yếu hoặc kém phong độ - No longer at one's best, most effective, or most active stage of life - The veteran athlete realized he was ____ and decided to retire gracefully.

Be on a roll (idiom)

Đang trên đà chiến thắng, liên tục gặp may mắn và thành công - Experiencing a prolonged streak of success, good luck, or high performance - After winning three vocabulary quizzes in a row, she felt she ____.

Heavy going (adjective)

Nặng nề, khó đọc, khó hiểu hoặc khó làm - Tiring, difficult, and tedious to read, understand, or progress through - Reading through the dense legal contract felt extremely ____.