Idioms Flashcards
(18 cards)
His first novel was just a flash in the pan
Sự nổi tiếng nhất thời
I think Philip has taken a shine to his new babysitter
Thích ngay lập tức
I really put my foot in it with Julie. I didn’t realise she was a vegetarian
Làm bối rối ( do lỡ lời)
I was as quiet as a mouse when I left my house early this morning.
Im lặng như tờ
I had to go cap in hand to my parents again to ask for some money.
Chìa tay xin tiền
My boss took me out for lunch and the company footed the bill.
Trả tiền
Lou, you can’t bury your head in the sand about your health—please, make an appointment with your doctor and get that rash checked out!
Trốn tránh sự thật
I was in two minds about leaving London: My friends were there, but at the same time I really wanted to work abroad.
Phân vân
If he doesn’t want to go, you’ve just got to twist his arm to get him to do it.
Thuyết phục, năn nỉ
We decided there was safety in numbers, so we asked everyone in the office to sign our letter of complaint.
Đông thì an toàn hơn
The prime minister’s main aim is to knock the economy into shape
Cải thiện
Mary’s film career was a failure, and she went home to lick her wounds in private.
Vượt qua (khó khăn)
He had published two novels, both of which sank like a stone.
Thất bại thảm hại
Should we let the illness run its course?
Thuận theo tự nhiên
When she heard them mention her boyfriend she pricked up her ears
Dỏng tai nghe ngóng
It’s unsurprising how quickly Sarah has gone up in the world—her tenacity and determination are matched only by her intelligence and talent
Trở nên nổi tiếng
The meeting opened the door to real peace talks between the two sides.
Cho phép
Debt of honour
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