FLASH CARD 12
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furthermore /ˈfɝːðɚˌmɔr/ vs moreover /mɔːrˈoʊvɚ/
- Have you used furthermore in your writing, or do you prefer moreover for adding points?
- He didn’t include enough evidence in his essay; furthermore, he didn’t explain his main idea clearly.
- I’ve seen her work hard; moreover, I’ve noticed her leadership has improved.
- They haven’t finished the project yet; furthermore, they haven’t even started the final report.
Meaning:
Used to add more information or support to a previous statement.
3 daily useful phrases/contexts:
- This phone is fast; moreover, it has a great camera.
- The task is difficult; furthermore, it’s time-consuming.
- She’s kind; moreover, she’s always willing to help.
visible /ˈvɪzəbəl/ vs invisible /ɪnˈvɪzəbəl/
- Is the stain visible, or is it too light to notice? (Vết bẩn có nhìn thấy được không?)
- The scratch wasn’t visible before, but now it’s very clear; luckily, the crack is still invisible.
- We’ve already made the changes visible on the screen, but the error remains invisible in the code.
- The stars weren’t visible last night, and the moon has been invisible for days.
Meaning:
visible = able to be seen
invisible = not able to be seen
3 daily useful phrases/contexts:
- The dirt on your shirt is clearly visible.
- He thinks his emotions are invisible, but people notice.
- Make sure the sign is visible from the street.
“take place” and “happen”
“Take place” (planned/organized events; for human-organized events):
- The conference will take place on July 15th.
(Hội nghị sẽ diễn ra vào 15/7.) - Their wedding took place in a beautiful garden.
(Đám cưới họ tổ chức trong một khu vườn.)
“Happen” (unplanned/random events; for surprises or accidents.):
- The accident happened suddenly.
- What happened to your phone? (Điện thoại của bạn bị sao vậy?)
get out of (something)
/ɡɛt aʊt ʌv/
- Have you ever tried to get out of a meeting, or do you always attend?
- He didn’t get out of his chores yesterday, but he finished them late.
- I’ve gotten out of a few parking tickets, and I’ve even gotten out of jury duty once.
- She hasn’t been able to get out of her lease, and she’s stuck for another year.
Meaning:
To avoid doing something, especially something unpleasant or unwanted.
3 daily useful phrases/contexts:
- I’m trying to get out of working this weekend.
- He always finds a way to get out of cleaning.
- She got out of going to the event by saying she was sick.
Rời khỏi (một tình huống không mong muốn)
inform school absence
- Hi, I’m calling to let you know that Calla/Ngoc is sick today and won’t be attending school. Thank you for your understanding!
- Hello, this is [Calla]. My daughter Calla isn’t feeling well today, so she’ll be staying home from school. Just wanted to let you know.
inform school absence
/ɪnˈfɔrm skul ˈæbsəns/
- Have you informed the school about your child’s absence, or did you forget to send the note?
- I didn’t inform the school yesterday, so the absence was marked unexcused.
- We’ve already informed the school of his absence, and we’ve sent a doctor’s note.
- She hasn’t informed the school yet, but she plans to call them this afternoon.
Meaning:
To let the school know that a student won’t be attending due to illness, travel, or other reasons.
3 daily useful phrases/contexts:
- I need to inform the school my daughter is sick today.
- Please inform the school in advance if your child will be absent.
- You can inform the school by phone or email.
take care of /teɪk kɛr ʌv/ vs look after /lʊk ˈæftɚ/
- Have you ever taken care of a pet, or have you only looked after children?
- He didn’t take care of his tools properly, but he still looked after the equipment.
- She has always taken care of her health, and she’s looked after her parents for years.
- They haven’t taken care of the house lately, and no one has looked after the garden.
Meaning:
take care of = be responsible for something or someone
look after = watch or supervise someone or something, often temporarily
3 daily useful phrases/contexts:
- I need to take care of some bills today.
- Can you look after my bag while I go to the restroom?
- She takes care of her younger brother every evening.
put on /pʊt ɑn/ vs wear /wɛr/
- Did you put on your jacket before leaving, or did you just wear a sweater?
- He didn’t put on the uniform yesterday, but he still had to wear the badge.
- I’ve already put on my shoes, and I’ve worn this outfit many times.
- She hasn’t put on her makeup yet, but she’s been wearing that perfume all day.
Meaning:
put on = to dress or place something on your body
wear = to have clothes or accessories on your body for a period of time
3 daily useful phrases/contexts:
- I need to put on sunscreen before going out.
- He always wears a hat in the sun.
- She put on a coat because it was cold.
bold /boʊld/
- Have you ever been bold enough to speak your mind in a big meeting, or do you stay quiet?
- He wasn’t bold during the interview, so he didn’t stand out.
- She has always been bold in her decisions, and it has helped her career.
- I didn’t feel bold enough to try something new, but I wanted to.
Meaning:
Brave, confident, or not afraid to take risks.
3 daily useful phrases/contexts:
- That was a bold move to ask for a raise.
- She wore a bold color to the party.
- Be bold and tell them what you think.
“feel unwell” and “get sick,”
“Feel unwell” (describes a general state of discomfort, often mild or temporary)
1. She woke up feeling unwell, so she decided to stay home.
2. If you feel unwell after eating that, drink some water and rest.
3. He’s been feeling unwell all day, but he doesn’t have a fever.
“Get sick” (implies actually becoming ill, often with clearer symptoms)
1. She got sick after eating spoiled food.
2. If you don’t dress warmly, you might get sick.
3. Many people get sick during flu season.
on purpose” vs by accident
She spilled the coffee on purpose to get his attention.”*
I didn’t forget your birthday on purpose—I was just really busy!”*
Did you break the vase on purpose, or was it an accident?”*
→ Bạn làm vỡ bình hoa cố ý hay là vô tình vậy?
He ignored me on purpose because he’s still angry.”*
→ Anh ấy cố ý lờ tôi vì vẫn còn giận.
Phân biệt với “by accident” (vô tình):
“I deleted the file by accident!”
“you can bet on me”
- You can count on me.
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I’ve got your back.
→ Tôi luôn hỗ trợ bạn / Tôi ở phía sau bạn. -
Leave it to me.
→ Để tôi lo / Cứ giao cho tôi.
- “Bạn có thể tin tưởng vào tôi.”
- Hoặc văn vẻ hơn: “Cứ yên tâm giao cho tôi.” / “Cứ tin tôi đi.”
Tùy ngữ cảnh, nó mang ý nghĩa thể hiện sự tự tin, rằng người nói sẽ làm tốt hoặc không làm ai thất vọng.
“I don’t know why”:
l. I don’t know why I study English so hard but still don’t improve quickly
- I don’t know why I’m feeling so tired today.
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I don’t know why she didn’t show up to the meeting.
→ Tôi không biết vì sao cô ấy không đến cuộc họp.
- I don’t know why things turned out this way.
- I don’t know why, but I just can’t stop thinking about it.
go up against /go ʌp əˈɡɛnst/
l. I used to go up against my coworker for a leader position.
- Did they go up against the top team, or was it an easier match?
- He went up against a strong opponent, but he didn’t give up.
- We’ve gone up against tough competition before, and we still won.
- She didn’t want to go up against her friend, but she had no choice.
Meaning:
To compete with or challenge someone or something, usually difficult.
3 daily useful phrases/contexts:
- He went up against three job candidates for the same position.
- They went up against city rules to fight for their rights.
- I went up against a big company in court.
“Do you mind switching beds?”
l. Do you mind explaining that again?
Do you mind closing the window?**
→ Bạn có phiền đóng cửa sổ không?
Do you mind if I sit here?**
Mang ý lịch sự khi đưa ra đề nghị:
Do you mind helping me with this bag?**
Do you mind turning the volume down a bit?**
“I appreciate the help”
l. I truly appreciate your idea to help me solve this issue
Thanks, I really appreciate it.
I appreciate your support during this time.**
I truly appreciate everything you’ve done for me.**
I appreciate you taking the time to talk to me.**
(thể hiện sự biết ơn hoặc đánh giá cao)
belong to /bɪˈlɔŋ tu/
l. Does this wallet belong to you? I found it in the restroom
- Does this jacket belong to you, or did someone leave it here?
- That old book didn’t belong to me, so I returned it to the library.
- I’ve never belonged to any sports club or gym.
- This phone doesn’t belong to her; she said she found it.
Meaning:
Be the property of someone or be connected with a group or place.
3 daily useful phrases/contexts:
- This key belongs to the front door.
- He belongs to a local soccer team.
- That bag belongs to my sister.
figure out /ˈfɪɡjɚ aʊt/
l. I’m trying to figure out how to start my car. It broke down on the road.
- Have you figured out how to fix the sink, or do we need to call a plumber?
- I couldn’t figure out the instructions, so I asked someone for help.
- We’ve finally figured out the cause of the power outage, and everything is working now.
- She doesn’t want to figure out the problem herself, but she expects a solution.
Meaning:
To understand, find the answer, or solve a problem.
3 daily useful phrases/contexts:
- I need to figure out what to cook for dinner.
- Let me figure out how much this will cost.
- We can figure out the directions together.
Q: What are you doing here? A: Looking at books.”
- What’s he doing over there?
He’s looking at the wiring diagram.
- Why did she stop?
She was looking at the warning sign. - What are they doing in the garage?
They’re looking at the broken circuit board.
(bo mạch bị hỏng)
“I’m sorry about your parents.” – “Yes, so am I.”
→ Vâng, tôi cũng vậy. (Ý nói: tôi cũng cảm thấy tiếc hoặc buồn về điều đó.)
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“I’m sorry to hear that.”
→ Tôi rất tiếc khi nghe điều đó.
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“Yeah, it’s been hard.”
→ Ừ, chuyện đó thật khó khăn. -
“Thanks… it still hurts sometimes.”
→ Cảm ơn… đôi khi vẫn thấy đau lòng.
“gain weight” vs“lose weight”
- She usually gain weight during the winter.
- I gained weight after eating too much fast food.
- I’m trying to gain weight to build more muscle.
- Gain weight = to become heavier
- I want to lose weight because of my diabetic.
- I lost weight by riding every day.
- He needs to lose weight for health reasons.
- Lose weight = to become lighter
