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the green-eyed monster

jealousy

ex: When a junior employee is promoted over more experienced colleagues, ... often rears its ugly head, fostering a toxic and competitive office environment.

at one fell swoop

all at once (chỉ bằng một nhát quyết định)

ex: While legal reforms can grant equal rights ..., the eradication of deeply ingrained social prejudices often requires generations of cultural evolution.

eat someone out of house and home

ăn đến mức sạt nghiệp, ăn sập nhà

make someone's hair stand on end

làm ai đó dựng tóc gáy

in the twinkling of an eye

trong nháy mắt

ex: In elite sprinting, the difference between a gold medal and anonymity is often decided ..., requiring athletes to maintain peak concentration.

on a wild goose chase

on a foolish and hopeless pursuit of something unattainable

lay it on with a trowel

to praise someone too much

star-crossed lovers

lovers whose relationship is thwarted by outside forces, particularly fate, social status, or family feuds, leading to an inevitably tragic conclusion (đôi tình nhân lận đận)

ex: While modern romantic comedies often favor happy endings, some directors prefer the poignant realism of ... who are forced apart by insurmountable career ambitions.

the course of true love never did run smooth

con đường tình yêu đích thực chẳng bao giờ suôn sẻ

ex: Therapists often remind struggling couples that ..., emphasizing that conflict can be a catalyst for deeper emotional intimacy if navigated correctly.