DAILY MCQ - CAT 7

the genuine article (n phr)

Hàng thật, đúng chất lượng, không phải hàng giả/hàng nhái - A real, authentic, and high-quality thing or person - Don't be fooled by cheap copies; this leather jacket is ____.

answer to the name of (v phr)

Phản ứng hoặc được gọi bằng cái tên nào đó (thường dùng cho thú cưng hoặc tội phạm) - To respond when a specific name is called - The stray dog was friendly and would ____ "Lucky".

for old times’ sake (idiom)

Vì tình nghĩa xưa, để ôn lại kỷ niệm cũ - Done as a nostalgic nod to past shared experiences or friendship - They met up at their old high school cafe ____.

bed rotting (slang)

Nằm ỳ trên giường suốt cả ngày (để thư giãn/trốn tránh thực tế) - The practice of spending hours lying in bed during the day, often watching screens or resting - After a grueling week of exams, she spent the weekend ____.

the usual suspects (n phr)

Những kẻ tình nghi quen thuộc, những đối tượng hay gây ra rắc rối - The people or things that are commonly expected to be involved in a situation or crime - When the office snacks went missing, security checked ____.

be the picture of health (idiom)

Trông khỏe mạnh hồng hào, tràn trề sinh lực - To look extremely healthy and robust - Despite his advanced age, the grandfather ____.

in ones and twos (idiom)

Lác đác từng người hoặc từng nhóm nhỏ - Arriving or leaving in small, scattered groups rather than all at once - The concertgoers left the stadium ____.

copy someone in on something (v phr)

Cho ai đó nhận bản sao email để nắm thông tin - To include someone as a recipient on an email thread so they are kept informed - Please ____ me ____ the correspondence with the client.

big hitter (n phr)

Nhân vật cộm cán, người có tầm ảnh hưởng lớn hoặc quyền lực - An important, powerful, or very successful person in a particular field - The conference attracted several industry ____s as keynote speakers.

cannon fodder (n phr)

Pháo thí, lính trơn bị đem ra hy sinh vô nghĩa trong chiến tranh/công việc - Disposable soldiers or workers regarded as expendable in conflict or business - The junior employees felt like mere ____ during the corporate restructuring.

be the business (idiom)

Cực kỳ xuất sắc, tuyệt vời (Anh-Anh) - To be exceptionally good, impressive, or the best of its kind - That new sound system in his car is really ____.

cover one's back (idiom)

Tự bảo vệ mình, phòng ngừa khả năng bị đổ lỗi - To take precautions to protect oneself from blame, criticism, or harm - He documented every single email to ____ in case the project failed.

cheek by jowl (idiom)

Sát vách nhau, chen chúc kề cận nhau - Close together, side by side, or in very close proximity - The small old houses stood ____ along the narrow alley.

have a good/healthy pair of lungs (idiom)

Có giọng nói cực kỳ khỏe và vang (hoặc tiếng khóc to của trẻ sơ sinh) - To have a loud voice and be capable of shouting or crying very loudly - The newborn baby ____ and woke everyone up.

concede a penalty (v phr)

Phạm lỗi để đối phương được hưởng quả đá phạt đền (thể thao) - To give the opposing team a penalty kick as a result of a foul in the penalty box - The defender made a clumsy tackle inside the box and ____.

a quick study (n phr)

Người tiếp thu rất nhanh, học nhanh hiểu nhanh - Someone who learns new things, roles, or skills very quickly - As a newcomer to the department, she proved to be ____.

crank caller (n phr)

Kẻ chuyên gọi điện quấy rối, trêu chọc ác ý - Someone who makes annoying, silly, or abusive telephone calls as a prank - The local store kept getting harassed by a persistent ____.

(do) you feel me? (slang)

Bạn có hiểu ý tôi không? Bạn có đồng cảm không? - Do you understand what I'm saying or empathize with my point? - I'm exhausted after working three shifts in a row, ____?

plough something back (phr v)

Tái đầu tư lợi nhuận vào lại hoạt động kinh doanh - To reinvest profits back into a business or enterprise to help it grow - The startup decided to ____ all its earnings ____ into research and development.

cheat sheet (n phr)

Bản tóm tắt kiến thức nhỏ gọn, tài liệu gian lận thu nhỏ - A concise set of notes used for quick reference or unallowed assistance during a test - The professor allowed students to bring a single-page ____ to the exam.

score points (with sb)

Ghi điểm, tạo ấn tượng tốt với ai đó để lấy lòng - To gain favor, approval, or an advantage with someone - He brought donuts to the office to ____ with his new colleagues.

aspect ratio (n phr)

Tỷ lệ khung hình (chiều rộng so với chiều cao của ảnh/video) - The proportional relationship between an image's width and its height - The video player automatically adjusted the ____ to fit the screen.

a safe pair of hands (n phr)

Một người đáng tin cậy, chắc tay để trao phó trọng trách - A reliable, competent person who can be trusted to handle a situation safely - The board appointed him as CEO because he is known as ____.

be cooked/done to a turn (idiom)

Nấu chín tới mức hoàn hảo tuyệt đối - Cooked for the exact right amount of time so it is tender and delicious - The roast beef was tender and ____.

ginger group (n phr)

Nhóm vận động hành lang, nhóm thúc đẩy cải cách trong một tổ chức - An active group within an organization that pushes for more energetic policies or reforms - A ____ formed within the party to demand environmental policy changes.

purple prose (n phr)

Văn phong hoa mỹ rườm rà, dùng từ quá cầu kỳ khoa trương - Excessively ornate, extravagant, or pretentious writing - The novel was criticized by reviewers for its overly sentimental and ____.

take/sign the pledge (idiom)

Thề từ bỏ rượu chè hoặc cam kết làm điều gì đó nghiêm túc - To make a solemn formal promise, traditionally to abstain from drinking alcohol - After his health scare, he decided to ____.

bird of passage (idiom)

Người hay di chuyển đây đó, nay đây mai đó không ở cố định - A person who stays in one place for only a short time before moving on - He has always been a ____, never staying in any city for more than a year.

expensive taste (n phr)

Gu thẩm mỹ đắt đỏ, thích dùng đồ cao cấp tốn kém - A preference for luxurious, high-end, and costly things - Ordering the finest champagne at dinner showed he had very ____.

term of abuse (n phr)

Lời lăng mạ, từ ngữ dùng để chửi bới miệt thị - An insulting word or phrase used to offend someone - Calling someone a coward in that context was meant as a ____.

doctor something with something (v phr)

Pha tạp, làm giả hoặc can thiệp ngầm vào thứ gì (thường là đồ ăn/thức uống hoặc tài liệu) - To alter or tamper with something illicitly, such as adding chemicals to food or changing data - The investigators suspected someone had ____ the drink ____ a substance.

run with something (idiom)

Tiếp nhận một ý tưởng và phát triển nó thật mạnh mẽ - To take an idea or suggestion and develop it further with enthusiasm - When the manager pitched the concept, the team decided to ____ it.

fat lot of good (idiom)

Chẳng có tích sự gì, vô dụng, chẳng giúp ích được mấy - Of little or no use or benefit - He offered advice on how to fix the engine, but it was a ____.

pocket battleship (n phr)

Tàu chiến bỏ túi (loại tàu chiến nhỏ gọn nhưng trang bị vũ khí hạng nặng lịch sử) - A heavily armed warship designed within treaty weight limits but packing disproportionate firepower - Historians often analyze the design of the German ____s in WWII.

be cooking (slang)

Đang thể hiện rất tốt, đang làm rất trôi chảy/thành công - Doing exceptionally well, performing skillfully, or generating great results - The chef in the kitchen was really ____ tonight.

chef’s kiss (slang phr)

Động tác hôn đầu ngón tay biểu thị sự hoàn hảo tuyệt đối (dùng cho món ăn hoặc kiệt tác) - A gesture or expression indicating that something is of supreme excellence - The homemade pasta sauce with truffle oil was absolute ____.

brains trust (n phr)

Nhóm chuyên gia cố vấn chiến lược, hội đồng trí tuệ - A group of experts gathered to advise on governmental, scientific, or business strategies - The corporation established a ____ to guide its digital transition.

of old (phrase)

Thuở xưa, ngày trước, từ thời xa xưa - In past times; long ago - As was their custom ____, the villagers celebrated the harvest festival with a grand feast.

begging bowl (n phr)

Chiếc bát xin ăn / Tư thế ngửa tay xin xỏ sự giúp đỡ tài chính - The posture or action of asking for charity, financial aid, or donations - The local arts council had to resort to carrying a ____ to stay afloat.

bind and gag someone (v phr)

Trói tay chân và bịt miệng ai lại bằng băng keo/giẻ - To tie someone's hands and feet and cover their mouth so they cannot move or speak - The burglars tied up the security guard, choosing to ____ him before robbing the vault.

sit under someone (v phr)

Theo học hỏi trực tiếp từ một chuyên gia hoặc bậc thầy - To study or receive guidance from a particular mentor or teacher - Early in his career, he used to ____ a renowned political strategist.

bread basket (n phr)

Vựa lúa, vùng đất nông nghiệp màu mỡ nuôi sống cả quốc gia - A major agricultural region that produces vast amounts of grain and food - The fertile plains of the south are known as the country's ____.

test bed (n phr)

Môi trường thử nghiệm công nghệ hoặc sản phẩm mới - A platform, facility, or software environment used for rigorous testing - The experimental aircraft served as a flying ____ for new avionics.

mother figure (n phr)

Người phụ nữ đóng vai trò chăm sóc, che chở như người mẹ - An older woman who provides emotional support, guidance, and nurturing care - She quickly became a ____ to the younger orphans.

bright lights (n phr)

Ánh đèn rực rỡ của thành phố lớn, nhịp sống đô thị nhộn nhịp - The exciting, glamorous attractions and entertainment of big city life - He left his quiet hometown to seek fortune under the ____ of the capital.

dog whistle (n phr)

Tín hiệu ngầm (lời nói mang ẩn ý chỉ hiểu bởi một nhóm người cụ thể) - Political or coded language that seems normal to the general public but carries a specific hidden meaning to a target group - The politician's speech included subtle ____s designed to rally his base.

not a dicky bird (idiom)

Không hé răng nửa lời, hoàn toàn im lặng (Anh-Anh) - Absolutely nothing said or heard - We waited for news about the promotion, but heard ____ from management.

warts and all (idiom)

Bộc lộ toàn bộ sự thật, kể cả điểm xấu và khuyết điểm - Including all flaws, imperfections, or unpleasant facts without trying to hide them - The documentary portrays the rock star's life honestly, ____.

a fair crack of the whip (idiom)

Một cơ hội công bằng để làm gì (Anh-Anh) - A fair and equal opportunity to do something or succeed - All candidates should be given ____ during the job interview process.

form of address (n phr)

Cách xưng hô, danh xưng lịch sự khi gọi ai đó - The proper title or manner used when speaking or writing to someone - "Your Honor" is the correct ____ for a judge.

not/never want for anything (v phr)

Không bao giờ thiếu thốn bất cứ thứ gì, sung túc đầy đủ - To have an abundance of everything one could possibly need or desire - Born into wealth, she grew up knowing what it was like to ____.

stake out (phr v)

Mai phục theo dõi ai/nơi nào đó / Đánh dấu ranh giới khu đất - To watch a place continuously from a hidden position, or mark boundaries - Detectives decided to ____ the suspect's apartment.

from top to toe (idiom)

Từ đầu đến chân, toàn thân - Over the entire length of one's body - She was dressed in elegant designer clothes ____.

dob someone in (phr v)

Chỉ điểm, tố cáo ai với nhà chức trách (Anh-Á-Ú) - To inform the police or an authority figure about someone's wrongdoing - The accomplice decided to ____ his partner ____ to get a lighter sentence.

bust up (phr v)

Chia tay, tan vỡ mối quan hệ hoặc đập phá hỏng bét - To end a relationship, break up, or smash something into pieces - After months of arguing, the couple finally decided to ____.

file your nails (v phr)

Dũa móng tay cho gọn gàng - To shape and smooth fingernails using a nail file - She sat at her desk quietly trying to ____ while waiting for the meeting to start.

be looking to do something (v phr)

Có ý định, đang lên kế hoạch thực hiện việc gì - To have the intention or plan to do something - We ____ expand our business into international markets next year.

fawn over/on someone (v phr)

Nịnh bợ, xu nịnh, tỏ thái độ phục tùng thái quá để lấy lòng - To show excessive affection, flattery, or servile attention to someone - Sales associates sometimes ____ wealthy shoppers unnecessarily.

be stuck fast (v phr)

Bị mắc kẹt chặt cứng không cách nào nhúc nhích được - Firmly stuck in a position, unable to move - The car wheels were ____ in the deep mud.

fill a power vacuum (v phr)

Lấp đầy khoảng trống quyền lực khi một thế lực suy sụp - To take control or seize power when political or structural authority collapses - Various factions fought fiercely to ____ after the dictator fell.

a piece/slice/share of the pie (idiom)

Phần chia lợi nhuận, quyền lợi từ một nguồn chung - A portion or share of an available profit, advantage, or resource - Every investor wanted ____ of the booming tech company.

sales patter (n phr)

Văn phong/lời lẽ chèo kéo thuyết phục khách mua hàng - A prepared, persuasive speech used by salespeople to sell products - He used a slick ____ to convince me to buy the extended warranty.

foot traffic (n phr)

Lưu lượng người đi bộ qua lại (thường dùng trong kinh doanh cửa hàng) - The number of people walking past a particular location or entering a store - Retailers pay high rent for locations with heavy ____.

be sitting pretty (idiom)

Ở vị trí vô cùng thuận lợi, giàu có và an toàn - To be in a fortunate, advantageous, or financially secure situation - With millions in the bank and no debt, the entrepreneur was ____.

have (got) nothing on somebody (idiom)

Hoàn toàn không sánh bằng ai, kém xa ai về mặt nào đó - To be inferior to or less impressive than someone else - Modern sports cars are fast, but they still ____ classic vintage racers on sheer style.

something does not compute (idiom)

Mọi thứ có vẻ vô lý, không thể hiểu nổi hoặc không logic - Something makes no sense or is logically unacceptable - His explanation of where the money went just ____.

off the scale (idiom)

Vượt mức bình thường, cực kỳ cao hoặc trầm trọng - Exceedingly high, extreme, or beyond normal measurement limits - The radiation levels inside the reactor were ____.

your every move (n phr)

Mọi cử động, hành động của bạn - Every single action, step, or behavior you perform - Security cameras tracked ____ inside the building.

a jumping-off point (n phr)

Điểm khởi đầu thuận lợi cho một dự án, hành trình mới - A starting place or baseline for further exploration, discussion, or action - The preliminary research served as ____ for the major study.

in the wind (idiom)

Sắp xảy ra, đang râm ran đồn đại trong không khí - Likely to happen soon, or being rumored about - There were rumors ____ that the company was planning massive layoffs.

get something out of your system (idiom)

Giải tỏa tâm lý, làm cho xong một việc để nhẹ lòng - To do something you've been wanting to do so you no longer feel the urge or stress - He decided to travel solo for a month to ____ his wanderlust ____.

be crowned with something (v phr)

Được vinh danh, đội vương miện hoặc đạt được thành tựu đỉnh cao - To be honored, rewarded, or successfully concluded with a prestigious title or award - Her decades of scientific research were ____ the Nobel Prize.

AI slop (slang n)

Nội dung rác do trí tuệ nhân tạo tạo ra tràn lan kém chất lượng - Low-quality, mass-produced text, images, or media generated automatically by AI without real human effort - The internet is starting to fill up with generic ____.

never forget a face (idiom)

Không bao giờ quên khuôn mặt của ai từng gặp - To have an exceptional memory for recognizing people one has seen before - As a hotel concierge, she prided herself on being able to ____.

lend credence to (v phr)

Củng cố độ tin cậy, làm cho điều gì có vẻ đúng đắn hơn - To make an idea, theory, or claim seem more believable or valid - The new forensic evidence helps ____ the witness's testimony.