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change the subject

(v) to start talking about something different -> đổi chủ đề • We should change the subject before he gets angry.

make an appointment

(v) to arrange a formal meeting -> hẹn, đặt lịch hẹn • I need to make an appointment with the doctor.

do one's best

(v) to try as hard as possible -> cố gắng hết sức • Just do your best and don't worry about the result.

make better

(v) to improve something -> làm tốt hơn, cải thiện • This new rule will make the situation better.

make certain

(v) to ensure that something is true or done -> chắc chắn, đảm bảo • Please make certain that all doors are locked.

make sure

(v) to check that something is done -> đảm bảo, chắc chắn • Make sure you turn off the lights before leaving.

make a complaint

(v) to state that you are unhappy about something -> khiếu nại, phàn nàn • She decided to make a complaint about the poor service.

do an experiment

(v) to perform a scientific test -> làm thí nghiệm • Scientists do an experiment to test the new drug.

make a decision

(v) to choose between options -> đưa ra quyết định • It is time to make a decision about your future.

make an excuse

(v) to give a reason for a failure -> viện lý do, xin lỗi • He always tries to make an excuse for being late.

do one's duty

(v) to perform what is expected of you -> làm tròn nghĩa vụ • Every soldier must do his duty.

make an effort

(v) to try hard to do something -> nỗ lực, cố gắng • You should make an effort to arrive on time.

make a fool of

(v) to cause someone to look stupid -> làm ai đó thành kẻ ngốc • Don't let him make a fool of you.

make an escape

(v) to manage to get away -> trốn thoát • The prisoner managed to make an escape last night.

make a guess

(v) to form an opinion without facts -> đoán • Can you make a guess about the final score?

make friends with

(v) to become a friend to someone -> làm bạn với • She found it easy to make friends with new classmates.

make a reservation

(v) to arrange for a seat or room in advance -> đặt chỗ trước • I would like to make a reservation for two people.

make a suggestion

(v) to propose an idea -> đưa ra gợi ý, đề xuất • May I make a suggestion regarding this plan?

make matters worse

(v) to exacerbate a problem -> làm tình hình tồi tệ hơn • Lying about it will only make matters worse.

do harm

(v) to cause damage or injury -> gây hại • Smoking can do harm to your health.

do damage

(v) to harm or spoil something -> gây thiệt hại • The storm did serious damage to the house.

do homework

(v) to complete school tasks at home -> làm bài tập về nhà • Children should do homework before watching TV.

make money

(v) to earn income -> kiếm tiền • He wants to find a job to make money.

make a profit

(v) to gain financial benefit -> thu lợi nhuận • The company managed to make a profit this year.

make a mess

(v) to untidy or ruin something -> làm lộn xộn, bày bừa • Please don't make a mess in the living room.

make a phone call

(v) to call someone -> gọi điện thoại • I need to make a phone call to my parents.

make progress

(v) to improve or develop -> tiến bộ • You are making good progress in learning English.

do wonders

(v) to have a surprisingly good effect -> tạo ra điều kỳ diệu • A good night's sleep can do wonders for your skin.

make an offer

(v) to propose a price or deal -> đưa ra lời đề nghị • They made an offer to buy the house.

do right

(v) to act correctly -> làm điều đúng đắn • Always try to do right by your friends.

do wrong

(v) to act incorrectly or immorally -> làm điều sai trái • He knew he did wrong by breaking the rule.

make ends meet

(v) to earn enough to live on -> xoay xở đủ sống • It is hard to make ends meet on a low salary.

make the most of

(v) to use something to maximum advantage -> tận dụng tối đa • You should make the most of this great opportunity.

make noise

(v) to create sound -> làm ồn • Try not to make noise while the baby is sleeping.

do well at school

(v) to achieve good results at school -> học tốt ở trường • She always does well at school.

do badly in exams

(v) to get poor results in tests -> làm bài thi kém • He failed because he did badly in exams.

make an arrangement

(v) to plan or prepare for something -> sắp xếp, thỏa thuận • We need to make an arrangement for the meeting.

make a difference

(v) to have a significant effect -> tạo ra sự khác biệt • Your help can make a big difference.

make fun of

(v) to laugh at unkindly -> giễu cợt, trêu chọc • It is not nice to make fun of others.

do a job

(v) to perform a task -> thực hiện công việc • He was hired to do a specific job.

make a choice

(v) to choose between options -> lựa chọn • You have to make a choice between these two items.

make a request for

(v) to ask formally for something -> yêu cầu, đề nghị • The client made a request for more information.

make sense

(v) to be logical or clear -> có lý, có ý nghĩa • What you are saying doesn't make sense.

make a trip

(v) to travel somewhere -> thực hiện chuyến đi • We plan to make a trip to Japan next summer.

make a mistake

(v) to do something incorrectly -> phạm sai lầm • Everyone can make a mistake sometimes.

do a favor

(v) to perform a helpful act -> giúp đỡ, làm ơn • Could you do me a favor and carry this bag?

make up your mind

(v) to decide -> quyết định • You need to make up your mind quickly.

make the best of

(v) to accept a bad situation and do well anyway -> tận dụng điều kiện hiện có • We have to make the best of this rainy day.

do research on

(v) to study a subject deeply -> nghiên cứu về • Scientists are doing research on solar energy.

make a good impression on

(v) to cause someone to admire you -> tạo ấn tượng tốt với • She wanted to make a good impression on her interviewer.

make a detailed report on

(v) to give a thorough account -> làm báo cáo chi tiết về • He must make a detailed report on the project.

make trouble for

(v) to cause difficulty for someone -> gây rắc rối cho • Don't make trouble for your coworkers.

make good use of

(v) to use something effectively -> sử dụng tốt, hiệu quả • You should make good use of your free time.

do justice to

(v) to treat fairly or appreciate properly -> đánh giá đúng mực, thể hiện trọn vẹn • The photo doesn't do justice to the beautiful scenery.

make a considerable contribution to

(v) to give significant help to something -> đóng góp đáng kể vào • She made a considerable contribution to the team's success.

make yourself at home

(v) to relax as if in your own home -> tự nhiên như ở nhà • Please come in and make yourself at home.

do considerable harm to

(v) to cause significant damage -> gây hại lớn cho • Pollution does considerable harm to the environment.

make way for

(v) to allow room for something -> nhường đường cho • The old building was demolished to make way for a park.

change shoes

(v) to put on different shoes -> thay giày • I need to change shoes before playing tennis.

break somebody's heart

(v) to cause someone deep sorrow -> làm ai đó tan nát cõi lòng • Leaving him will break his heart.

turn a page

(v) to flip a paper in a book -> lật trang • Please turn the page and read exercise two.

break the law

(v) to disobey rules -> phạm pháp • Driving without a license is breaking the law.

change buses

(v) to catch a different vehicle during a journey -> chuyển xe bus • You need to change buses at the central station.

draw somebody's attention

(v) to attract someone's notice -> thu hút sự chú ý của ai • She raised her hand to draw his attention.

break a habit

(v) to stop doing a routine activity -> bỏ thói quen • It is difficult to break a bad habit like nail-biting.

change direction

(v) to move towards a new way -> đổi hướng • The wind changed direction suddenly.

change clothes

(v) to put on different garments -> thay quần áo • He went home to change clothes after work.

break a promise

(v) to fail to keep one's word -> thất hứa • You should never break a promise to a child.

turn the corner

(v) to pass around a street bend -> rẽ ở góc đường • Walk straight and turn the corner on your left.

change somebody's mind

(v) to alter one's opinion -> đổi ý • Nothing can change my mind now.

break the silence

(v) to speak after a long quiet period -> phá tan sự im lặng • He coughed to break the silence in the room.

break the ice

(v) to make people feel comfortable with each other -> làm quen, phá vỡ bầu không khí ngượng ngùng • Playing a game is a great way to break the ice.

draw a gun

(v) to pull out a weapon -> rút súng ra • The police officer told the suspect not to draw a gun.

break a record

(v) to perform better than the previous best -> phá kỷ lục • The runner hopes to break the world record today.

cut short

(v) to stop something before its expected end -> cắt ngắn, làm gián đoạn • Bad weather forced them to cut short their vacation.

to cut a long story short

(idiom) to tell the main points without detail -> tóm lại, ngắn gọn lại • To cut a long story short, we won the game.

one by one

(adv) individually and in sequence -> từng người/cái một • The students entered the classroom one by one.

last but not least

(idiom) importantly, despite coming at the end -> cuối cùng nhưng không kém phần quan trọng • Last but not least, I want to thank my family.

every now and then

(adv) occasionally -> thỉnh thoảng • I still see my high school friends every now and then.

by and large

(adv) generally speaking -> nhìn chung, tổng thể • By and large, the new policy has been successful.

as a matter of fact

(adv) in reality, actually -> thực ra là • As a matter of fact, I have already finished the task.

on my own

(adv) alone or without help -> một mình, tự thân • I managed to solve the problem on my own.

make off with

(phr v) to steal something and run away -> bỏ trốn cùng đồ ăn trộm • The thief made off with her jewelry.

made up

(adj) invented, not real -> bịa đặt, hư cấu • That was just a made-up story for kids.

make for

(phr v) to move towards a place -> đi về hướng • After school, the children made for the playground.

make something into something

(phr v) to convert or transform -> biến cái gì thành cái gì • They want to make this old room into an office.

make out

(phr v) to manage to see, hear, or understand -> hiểu, nhận ra • I couldn't make out what he was saying.

make up with someone

(phr v) to become friendly again after a fight -> hòa giải với ai • They had an argument but made up with each other quickly.

make up

(phr v) to form or constitute -> cấu thành, tạo nên • Women make up half of the workforce.

do without

(phr v) to manage without having something -> sống/xoay xở mà không có • We will have to do without sugar today.

do away with

(phr v) to abolish or get rid of -> bãi bỏ, loại bỏ • The school decided to do away with the uniform rule.

grown out of

(phr v) to become too large for something -> lớn lên nên không còn vừa/hợp • He has grown out of his winter shoes.

passed away

(phr v) died -> qua đời • Her grandfather passed away peacefully yesterday.

passed down

(phr v) transferred to younger generations -> truyền lại • This ring was passed down through generations.

fill in

(phr v) to complete a form -> điền vào (đơn) • Please fill in your personal details here.

fill up

(phr v) to make completely full -> đổ đầy, lấp đầy • Can you fill up the car with petrol?

leave out of

(phr v) to exclude from something -> loại ra khỏi • Don't leave him out of the group discussion.

be dependent on parents

(adj) relying on parents for support -> phụ thuộc vào bố mẹ • Young teenagers are still dependent on parents.

be engaged to somebody

(adj) promised in marriage to someone -> đính hôn với ai • She is engaged to her childhood friend.

be engaged in the process

(adj) involved in an activity -> tham gia vào quá trình • Everyone should be engaged in the process of planning.