KON TUM, LE QUY DON-BINH DINH, LE KHIET-QUANG NGAI, NBK-QUANG NAM, LONG AN, MAC DINH CHI

catch sb out PHr

• To trick or deceive someone into making a mistake, especially to expose a lie or lack of knowledge.

• To surprise someone by showing they have done something wrong or failed to notice something.

• The interviewer tried to …… the candidate …… by asking obscure questions about international law.

land sb with sth

burden sb with sth unpleasant

My boss was trying to ….. me … that tons of project before the party night

run off

trốn tránh trách nhiệm PHR, bỏ gd theo con bồ

He …… with his secretary and left his family behind.

break into

suddenly intervene in sth PHR

The announcer on the radio suddenly …. the middle of a piece of music

guarantor

người bảo lãnh N

THe united nations will act a … of the peace settlement

declare independence

tuyên bố độc lập COLL

Our nation …. in 15/4/1975

make a name for sb’self

To become well known or famous, especially by achieving success in a particular field. COLL

He is … as an interview

to the accompaniment of sth

Cùng với, trong tiếng của…, COLL

Minh left the stage … of loud applause

I’m getting more and more annoyed by his behaviour

His behaviour is annoying me more and more

supplant

To take the place of something or someone, V

In recent years, traditional bookstores have been …… by online retailers offering faster and cheaper services.

hallmark

Dấu hiệu điển hình hoặc nổi bật N

Transparency and accountability should be the …… of any democratic government.

intrinsic

giá trị nội tại A

The ……. value of education is immeasurable

contrived

đặt ra, sắp đặt V

The apology felt …… and insincere, as though he had rehearsed it in advance.

be herald

được ca ngợi, được báo trước A

The invention of photography was …. as a major technological breakthrough. \

The arrival of spring is .,…….. by the blooming of flowers

truism

A statement that is obviously true and says nothing new or interesting. N

It is a………. that photography released painting from its responsibility for literal depiction, allowing it to become more experimental.

weather permitting

nếu thời tiết thuận lợi COLL

The archaeological excavation will resume next week, ……, as some of the equipment can't function in heavy rain.

dirt cheap

Rẻ bèo, rẻ như cho, rẻ mạt COLL
Despite its prime location, the apartment was being offered ……, which immediately raised suspicions about its condition.

blind drunk

Say bí tỉ, say mềm

He was …… after the office party and couldn’t even remember how he got home.

scorched

cháy xém A

This timber may be … occasionally

condone

Bỏ qua, làm ngơ, tha thứ (cho hành vi sai trái) V

the committee was heavily criticized for appearing to …… the unethical practices of its senior members.

infirmity

bệnh tật N

Badly-moderated diets increase the inclination to … as we grow older

an aptitude for sth

Năng khiếu / khả năng thiên bẩm về điều gì đó N

From an early age, she demonstrated …… for abstract reasoning, which later led her to pursue a career in theoretical physics.

be brought on

To be caused or triggered (usually referring to something negative like illness, symptoms, or problems) PHR

Her severe migraine was likely …… by prolonged exposure to bright lights and lack of sleep.

swing back

To return to a previous position, condition, opinion, or trend after a change or deviation

After a brief period of experimentation with modern methods, the school has decided to …… to more traditional teaching approaches.

draw up

Soạn thảo, lập (văn bản, hợp đồng, kế hoạch...) PHR

The legal advisors of the two companies met to … the initial version of partnership contract

legal redress

chỉ việc yêu cầu được bồi thường hoặc giải quyết tranh chấp thông qua hệ thống pháp luật. COLL

As she had been entirely responsible for the accident in which she had been severely disabled, she had no ….

sidle up

• Một đứa trẻ rón rén hoặc nhút nhát tiến lại gần ai đó (thường là người lớn), thường để tìm sự an toàn, tình cảm hoặc vì ngại ngùng. PHR

• The toddler …… his mother, clutching her skirt as the stranger entered the room.

be put away

send sb to a prison, hospital, etc. where they are made to stay PHR

The murderer has been put ... for 30 years.

to be (all) the rage

to be very popular at a particular time COLL

jogging-running in the streets to keep fit - is all the .... in the United States, and will probably become popular in Europe too.

a different kettle of fish (from sb/sth)

be completely different from sth IDM

Teaching children is one thing, but managing a group of troubled teenagers is …… entirely.

come about PHR

đến đây(ở nơi cụ thể nào đó), diễn ra, xảy ra PHR

Did you plan to share an apartment with your partner, or did you come … by accident

symptomatic A

biểu tượng cho thứ gì, tượng trưng cho thứ gì A

Is inflation …. of economic decline

The mayor was chairing the meeting

The meeting was presided over by the Mayor

REWRITE SENTENCE

make up …..

County and district councils consist of directly-elected councilors.
-> Directly-elected councilors ....

tom was anxious to avoid queuing …..

Háo hức / nóng lòng / sốt ruột muốn làm điều gì đó

Tom didn't want to queue for tickets so he bought them by phone. (anxious)

who put you in touch with me

Giúp ai liên lạc / kết nối với người khác COLL

Who gave you my name and address

disincentive N

a thing that put off people from doing sth N

The deprivation of liberty and the harsh realities of prison life serve as a strong ……….. for potential criminals

a matter of (complete) indifference

cái vệu gì mà bố m phải quan tâm COLL

• The environmental impact of their decisions was clearly ……, as profits remained the sole concern.

we came back

The assistant suggested ___________ the next day when the manager would be there.

huddle into a pen

Túm tụm, dồn lại vào một khu vực rào kín (thường dùng cho động vật như cừu, bò, hoặc dùng ẩn dụ cho con người trong những hoàn cảnh bị kiểm soát, thiếu tự do). COLL

As the storm approached, the sheep …… , shivering and pressed against one another

gain over

chạy nhanh hơn so với thời gian thật PHR

• The antique watch tends to …… about five minutes a week, making it unreliable for precise appointments.

culminate

It had been a trying afternoon, ...... at about six o'clock in the television breaking down.

V

lên tới đỉnh điểm

whale fleets

(đội tàu săn cá voi)

In the 1800s, …… set sail from New Bedford, forming one of the largest ……. in maritime history

cross off

gach bo 1 muc khoi danh sach PHR

The grocery staff will … each item as it is depleted

cross out

gạch tên khỏi danh sách PHR

… my name cuz i won’t be able to attend

parting

chia tay, chao tam biet N

Shaking hands is used for greeting and …

give off (light)

toa ra anh sang PHR

The lantern …… a soft, flickering glow that barely illuminated the path.

the glare of the sun

Ánh sáng chói chang, gay gắt từ mặt trời (thường gây khó chịu hoặc lóa mắt).

• The hikers shielded their eyes from …… that made it nearly impossible to see the trail ahead.

broad daylight

giữa ban ngày ban mặt COLL

The thief snatched her bag in …… and vanished into the crowd before anyone could react.

let go of sth

thả thứ gì ra, buong tay ra PHR

She hesitated for a moment before finally …… the vase, letting it crash to the floor.

in the grip of sth

Đang bị chi phối, kiểm soát hoặc ảnh hưởng mạnh mẽ bởi điều gì đó (thường mang nghĩa tiêu cực), như nỗi sợ, bệnh tật, khủng hoảng, cảm xúc, thời tiết, v.v.

The entire region was …… a severe drought that devastated agriculture and livelihoods.

pull sb’s weight

Làm tròn phần việc hoặc trách nhiệm của mình COLL

If you want to stay on this project, you’ll need to …… — we can't afford any slackers.

cut back on sth

Cắt giảm, giảm bớt (thường là chi tiêu, tiêu thụ, hoặc sử dụng một thứ gì đó).

Our company has to cut … on staff costs

resign sb’s self to do sth

Chấp nhận điều gì đó không mong muốn vì không thể thay đổi được V
Realizing the company was downsizing, he …… himself to the fact that he might lose his job.

Minh finally …. himself to give up this relationshipl;-: though it hurts deeply

of the highest order

mức độ cao nhất COLL

He was awarded the medal for displaying professional competence ….. in the rescue attempts

knock over

làm đổ, xô ngã PHR

The mischievous boy was constantly … the displayed ornaments

give coverage to sth

đưa tin về thứ gì đó COLL

Some people suggest that television should give less .. to sports

be concerned with

có liên quan tới một chủ đề hoặc lĩnh vực nào đó PATTERNS
The book is primarily …… with issues of gender inequality in modern workplaces.

wear off

Dùng phổ biến với thuốc, cảm xúc, hiệu ứng, hoặc ảnh hưởng tạm thời
→ "tác dụng hết", "suy giảm", "phai nhạt" PHR

The anesthesia began to …… off, and she started feeling pain again.

get up to

Bày trò, làm chuyện (thường là bí mật hoặc không được chấp nhận) PHR

What were you two …. just now in the garden

set about

Thường dùng cho nhiệm vụ cụ thể, đặc biệt khi đòi hỏi nỗ lực hoặc kế hoạch PHR

How exactly did you set … training the dogs to work well together OLYMPIC NBK-VINH LONG

be put in

nộp, trình bày, đệ trình PHR

The project requires more skilled workforce than has been put …

thrash over

thỏa luận một vấn đề kĩ lưỡng, nhiều lần PHR

Ted and Tom …. the matter without reaching a conclusion

be frantic for

extremely worried about sth PHR

The mother couldn’t stand still outside the surgery room, seemingly frantic … the life of her beloved child

enthronement

tôn lên ngôi N

The ceremony marked the Queen’s … and the moment she started to excersie her almighty power

well-meaning

có ý tốt have good will A

Her rescue attempts to help the marginalized were considered … but rather insignificant

course

trong suôt hai thập kỉ tiếp theo N

During the … of the next two centuries, English has developed into a full-fledged, widely used language

take the biscuit

Là ví dụ tồi tệ nhất, kỳ quặc nhất hoặc gây khó chịu nhất trong một loạt tình huống IDM

Although he was well known for the rude and impolite mannerism, his inappropriate behaviour during the formal ceremony really ….

sworn enemies

trời sinh Du sao còn sinh Lượng COLL

The remarkable clash of personalities and thoughts makes them … of each other

endowed

dc trời ban cho thứ gì A

He was_______with an extraordinary ability.

cure

These drugs will help you but don't expect a miracle______

Hoi phuc mot cach dieu ky COLL

A bolt from the blue

cuc ki bat ngo IDM

The news of his resignation came as …… to the entire organization, which had seen him as a steady leader.

domain

linh vuc, chuyen nghanh N

Legal matters are not my …

compose

trấn an, xoa dịu bản thân V

soan nhac

The athlete tried to … himself before a big match

come up for debate/auction

Được đưa ra để thảo luận hoặc tranh luận chính thức. COLL

The proposed amendment to the constitution will …… in the next parliamentary session.

Several historic artifacts recently …… and fetched record-breaking prices.

bemusement

A state of confusion, puzzlement, or mild amusement. N

The reaction encountered by Roh in the classroom is often …

monopoly

: To be the only one or group who has complete control over something, or to be the sole provider or possessor of it. COLL

Many academics do not resign themselves to the common belief that arts participation has an actual …. on developing people’s creativity and self-esteem

open-ended

k có giới hạn (hợp đồng mở) A

Domestic chores are …. tasks

pride sb’s self on sth

The university …… itself …… nurturing critical thinking and academic independence. COLL

hãnh diện vì thứ gì đó

pop into

ghé vào, tạt vào PHR

There will be writers …. schools to read from their books and answer questions

put towards

To be used, allocated, or contributed for a particular purpose — usually money, effort, or resources being directed toward a goal or cost. PHR , mual, tiêu thứ gì

The distributed token can be … the cost of any book of their choice

self-defeating

Tự chuốc lấy thất bại; A

His refusal to accept help was ultimately …… and prolonged his recovery.

moisturizing

làm ẩm A

Lam is always worried about her unnoticeable wrinkles, so she uses a .. cream every single day