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Jack sth in
To abandon or stop doing something. He jacked in his job to travel the world.
Jack sth up
To increase something, often prices or a vehicle with a jack. They jacked up the prices before the sale.
Jackpot
A large prize or reward, especially in gambling or lotteries. She won the jackpot in the lottery.
Hit the jackpot
To achieve great success or gain a large reward. He hit the jackpot with his new business venture.
Jaded
Tired or lacking enthusiasm due to overexposure. She felt jaded after years in the same role.
Jail (v)
To imprison or put in jail. They jailed him for theft.
Jam sth in/into sth
To force or squeeze something into a tight space. She jammed her clothes into the suitcase.
Be jammed with sth
To be crowded or filled with something. The room was jammed with people.
Jar (v)
To shock or disturb; to clash or be discordant (mâu thuẫn). The loud noise jarred everyone awake.
Jar on sb
To annoy or irritate someone. His loud chewing jarred on her nerves.
Jaundiced
Having a negative or biased opinion, often due to past experiences. His jaundiced view of politics stemmed from scandals.
Jaunt
A short trip or excursion taken for pleasure. They went on a weekend jaunt to the coast.
Jaunty
Cheerful, lively, and confident. Her jaunty attitude brightened the room.
Sb's jaw drops
To be shocked or surprised, often visibly. Her jaw dropped when she heard the news.
Jeer
To mock or taunt (chế giễu ai một cách cay nghiệt) loudly. The crowd jeerred at the losing team.
In jeopardy
At risk or in danger. His job was in jeopardy after the mistake.
Jerk (v)
To move or pull suddenly and sharply. He jerked the rope to free it.
Jerky
Characterized by sudden or uneven movements; also, dried meat. His jerky movements made dancing difficult.
Make a jibe (/dʒaɪb/) at sb
To make a mocking or sarcastic remark about someone. He made a jibe at her outdated fashion.
Jiggle
To move or shake slightly and repeatedly. She jiggled the key to unlock the door.
Jinx
A person or thing believed to bring bad luck. He thought the old house was a jinx.
Jittery (“jit-uh-ree”)
Nervous or anxious. She felt jittery before the exam.
Give sb the jitters
To make someone nervous or anxious. The spooky movie gave her the jitters.
Make a bad/good job of sth
To do something poorly or well. He made a bad job of fixing the leak.
Do an excellent job
To perform a task exceptionally well. She did an excellent job on the presentation.
Do the job
To be suitable or effective for a purpose. This tool will do the job perfectly.
It's a good job that
It's fortunate that. It's a good job that we left early, or we'd be stuck in traffic.
Just the job
Exactly what is needed or suitable. This screwdriver is just the job for the task.
Jobless
Unemployed or without a job. Many workers were jobless after the factory closed.
Jog sb's memory
To help someone recall something. The photo jogged her memory of the trip.
Join a queue
To get in line with others waiting. She joined the queue at the ticket counter.
Join in
To participate in an activity. Everyone joined in the celebration.
Join up
To enlist, especially in the military; to connect. He joined up with the army last year.
Joined-up thinking
Logical and coordinated thinking to solve problems. Joined-up thinking improved the team's strategy.
A joint effort
A collaborative undertaking by multiple people or groups. The project was a joint effort between departments.
Be a joke
To be ridiculous or not taken seriously. His excuse was a complete joke.
Be no joke
To be a serious or difficult matter. Living on a tight budget is no joke.
Take a joke
To accept humor or teasing without offense. She can't take a joke without getting upset.
Jolly (adj)
Cheerful and happy. The jolly atmosphere made the party fun.
Jolly (adv)
Very or extremely (informal). It's jolly cold outside today.
Jolt (v)
To shock or move suddenly and forcefully. The announcement was a jolt to everyone in the office. The news jolted her into action.
Jostle (v)
To push or bump against someone in a crowd (chen lấn, tranh giành vị trí, cơ hội, quyền lợi). People jostled for space at the concert.
Jostle for sth
To compete or struggle to gain something. They jostled for the best seats.
Jot sth down
To quickly write or note something. She jotted down the phone number.
Jovial
Cheerful and friendly. His jovial nature made him popular.
Joyous
Full of joy or happiness. The wedding was a joyous occasion.
Jubilant
Extremely happy or triumphant. The team was jubilant after their victory.
A bad/good judge of sth
Someone poor or skilled at assessing something. She's a good judge of character.
Judgemental
Quick to judge or criticize others. His judgemental attitude alienated his peers.
Judicious
Showing good judgment; wise and careful. Her judicious decision saved money.
Juggle
To manage or balance multiple tasks at once. She juggled work and family responsibilities.
Jumbo (adj)
Very large or oversized. They ordered a jumbo pizza for the party.
Jump by
To increase suddenly or significantly. Sales jumped by 10% this quarter.
Jump at sth
To eagerly seize an opportunity. He jumped at the chance to lead the project.
A jump in profits
A sudden increase in earnings. The company saw a jump in profits this year.
Jumpy
Nervous or easily startled. He was jumpy before his speech.
Be 10/20/… years sb's junior
To be younger by a specified number of years. She's 10 years his junior.
Be under the jurisdiction (“joo-ris-DIK-shən”) of sth
To be subject to the authority of something. The case is under the court's jurisdiction.
It's just as well + clause
It's fortunate or a good thing that. It's just as well we brought umbrellas, as it's raining.
Just (adj)
Fair or morally right. His punishment was just and deserved.
Bring sb to justice
To ensure someone faces legal consequences for their actions. The police worked to bring the thief to justice.
Do sth/sb justice
To fairly represent or show the true value of something. Her speech didn't do her ideas justice.
Do justice to sb/sth
To treat or represent something/someone fairly or adequately. The review didn't do justice to the film's quality.
Justifiable
Able to be defended or justified (hợp lý). Her reaction was justifiable given the circumstances.
Justified
Having a valid reason or basis. His complaints were justified due to the poor service.
Justify (v)
To provide a reason or explanation for something. He couldn't justify his absence from work.
Juvenile
Relating to young people; immature. His juvenile pranks annoyed the teacher.
Juxtapose with sth
To place things side by side for comparison or contrast. The artist juxtaposed bright colors with dark themes.
Keel over
To collapse or fall over, often suddenly. He keeled over from exhaustion.
Keen (adj)
Eager or enthusiastic; sharp or intense. She's keen to join the team.
Karma
The belief that actions determine future consequences. His bad karma caught up with him.
Keep an appointment
To attend a scheduled meeting or event. She kept her appointment with the doctor.
Keep sb going
To sustain or motivate someone to continue. He drank coffee to keep himself going.
Keep at sth
To persist in doing something. Keep at the task until it's done.
Keep sb/sth away
To prevent someone or something from approaching. Keep the dog away from the food.
Keep sb/sth back
To hold back or restrain; to prevent progress. Fear kept her back from trying.
Keep sth down
To control or suppress something; to retain food without vomiting. He struggled to keep his anger down.
Keep sth back
To withhold information or emotions. She kept her true feelings back.
Keep sth from sb
To hide or withhold something from someone. He kept the news from his parents.
Keep sth off sb/sth
To prevent something from touching or affecting someone/something. Keep the rain off the painting.
Stash away
To hide or store something secretly. He stashed away money in a drawer.
Hang onto
To keep or hold onto something tightly. Hang onto your ticket for entry.
Hold onto
To retain or keep something; to grasp physically. Hold onto the railing for safety.
Keep (n)
Food and shelter; upkeep (historical). The castle's keep was well-stocked.
For safe keeping
To store something securely for protection. She gave her jewelry to the bank for safe keeping.
In keeping with sth
Consistent or in harmony with something. Her outfit was in keeping with the theme.
Key sth in
To enter data using a keyboard. He keyed in the code quickly.
Kick yourself
To regret or feel foolish about something. I kicked myself for missing the deadline.
Be kicking about/around
To be present or available, often unused. Old books were kicking around the attic.
Kick in
To start or take effect; to contribute money. The new rules will kick in next week.
Kick off a discussion
To start or initiate a conversation. Let's kick off the discussion with ideas.
Kick sb out
To expel or remove someone forcefully. They kicked him out of the club.
Get a kick out of sth
To feel enjoyment or excitement from something. She gets a kick out of skydiving.
A kick in the teeth
A harsh disappointment or setback. Losing the deal was a kick in the teeth.
Kid (v)
To tease or joke with someone. Don't take him seriously; he's just kidding.
Kill sb/sth off
To destroy or eliminate completely. The disease killed off the crops.
Go/move in for the kill
To take decisive action to achieve a goal. She moved in for the kill during negotiations.
Make a killing
To achieve great financial success. He made a killing in the stock market.