... trạng thoải mái, tốt- Take ST in one’s stride: vượt qua cái gì một cách dễ dàng SOME USEFUL IDIOMSANDPHRASES (part1)1/- be on probation for: thời gian quản chế- yield to SO/ST: nhường chỗ; ... kéo dài thời gian- Rough and ready: tàm tạm- In the rough: chưa hoàn thành- In rough: đại kháiEx: I’ve drawn it in rough so that he finds it easy to look- Join hands to do ST: hợp tác làm ... gì- By all means: vâng, tất nhiên, chắc chắn rồi- Up and coming: likely to be successful in the future- You can/could do worse than do ST: used to say that u think ST a good ideaĐây là một số...
... Burning question Dorking School of English, Bangkok Thailand www.dk -english. com Page 1Dictionary of EnglishIdiomsand Idiomatic Expressions By Dorking School of English ~ A ~ A bit much If ... Dorking School of English, Bangkok Thailand www.dk -english. com Page 20Death of a thousand cuts If something is suffering the death of a thousand cuts, or death by a thousand cuts, lots of ... stock and barrel Dorking School of English, Bangkok Thailand www.dk -english. com Page 4Argue the toss (UK) If you argue the toss, you refuse to accept a decision and argue about it. Arm and...
... skin crawl' is also used. ) Dorking School of English, Bangkok Thailand www.dk -english. com Page 49Make your hair stand on end If something makes your hair stand on end, it terrifies ... an egg (USA) This is used to tell someone to go away and leave you alone. Go hand in hand If things go hand in hand, they are associated and go together. Go off on a tangent If someone goes ... end. Climb on the bandwagon When people climb on the bandwagon they do something because it is popular and everyone else is doing it. Close at hand If something is close at hand, it is nearby...
... BACKGROUND 1 .Idioms in English 1.1. Definition of idioms 1.2. Features of idioms 2.Proverbs in English 2.1. Definition of idioms 2.2. Features of idioms 3.Distinction between Englishidiomsand ... 4.Role of idiomsand proverbs in life CHAPTER II: ENGLISHIDIOMSAND PROVERBS EXPRESSING HUMAN FEELINGS AND EMOTIONS 2.1.Overview on Englishidiomsand proverbs expressing human feelings and emotions ... general andEnglishidiomsand proverbs expressing human feelings and emotions in particular. Moreover, I realize that Englishidioms are not only used for communication but they also reflect English...
... caused by food and drinks customs 19 3.8. The influence caused by pets 20 CHAPTER II: THE STUDY ON TECHNIQUES TO LEARN ENGLISH IDIOMS AND PROVERBS 22 1. Studying Englishidiomsand proverbs ... LEARN ENGLISH IDIOMS AND PROVERBS Each language has its own idiomsand proverbs. They are the quintessence of the language and contribute to the colour of the language. It is the idiomsand ... study English idiomsand proverbs are a fantastic treasure to discover for the benefits it brings. And my study aims at the following concrete targets: Enriching the Englishidiomsand proverbs...
... PHOTOCOPIABLE â www .english- test.net15. Expressions with cold 11516. Way Idioms 11617. Idioms with come 11718. Common EnglishIdioms 11819. Idioms with Hand 11920. EnglishIdiomsandPhrases 12021. ... 3014. British Idioms 3115. Expressions with cold 3216. Way Idioms 3317. Idioms with come 3418. Common EnglishIdioms 3519. Idioms with Hand 3620. EnglishIdiomsandPhrases 371 ... person14Answers Index PHOTOCOPIABLE â www .english- test.net32. intermediate-20 English Idiomsand Expressions / Intermediate level # 20 English IdiomsandPhrases Q1 You have to raise your voice...
... /ˈgræmər/ văn phạm grand (adj) /grænd/ rộng ln, v i grandchild (n) /grổnátaild/ chỏu (ca ụng b) granddaughter (n) /'grổn,do:t/ chỏu gỏi grandfather (n) /grổnáfa:/ ụng grandmother (n) /'grổn,m/ ... /'lɔdʤik/ lô gic logical (adj) /'lɔdʤikəl/ hợp lý, hợp logic 3000 English Commonly Used words 29 TVN Center 5th Floor 292 Tay Son, Đong Đa, Ha Noi Tel: (84 ... đại sảnh, tòa (thị chính), hội trường hammer (n) /'hæmə/ búa hand (n) (v) /hænd/ tay, bàn tay; trao tay, truyền cho handle (v) (n) /'hændl/ cầm, sờ mó; tay cầm, móc quai hang (v)...
... 8 alive and kicking - to be well and healthy My aunt is 87 years old and she is very much alive and kicking. alive and well - to be well and healthy The worker is alive and well after ... Mr_doody2004@yahoo.com 1 Commonly- Used Idioms, Sayings and phrasal verbs What is the meaning of idioms? Words that come together and change the whole meaning of the statement like "it rains cats and dogs", ... something easily and quickly The car was easy to fix and we were able to do it blindfolded. able to do (something) standing on one's head - to be able to do something easily and quickly...
... sweetness and light - to be very sweet, to be innocent and helpful The girl is all sweetness and light after she does something bad. all systems go - everything is ready (often used when ... Mr_doody2004@yahoo.com 19 assault and battery - a criminal charge where one violently attacks and beats someone The man was arrested for assault and battery after the fight. at Idioms at a loss - ... girls walked arm in arm to school. armed and dangerous - to have a weapon that may be used (usually used for a criminal) The criminal was armed and dangerous when the police arrested him....
... Mr_doody2004@yahoo.com 29 B back Idioms back and forth - backwards and forwards, first one way and then the other way The argument went back and forth before the judge made a decision. ... Mr_doody2004@yahoo.com 24 at sixes and sevens - to be lost and bewildered We were at sixes and sevens when the local grocery store closed. at (someone`s) beck and call - to be always ready ... peaceful, happy The woman was relaxed and at peace after her friend's funeral. at random - without sequence or order The members of the team were chosen at random from among the regular players....
... We finished our lunch and went back to the salt mines. back up (someone or something) - to support someone or something The doctor made a mistake and the hospital refused to back him up. ... girlfriend. (no) bed of roses - a situation that is happy and comfortable (usually used in the negative) The new job was very difficult and certainly no bed of roses. (have a) bee in one`s ... of the man at the gas station. beat the rap - to escape conviction and punishment (for a crime) The man beat the rap and did not have to go to jail. beat the tar out of (someone) - to...
... Mr_doody2004@yahoo.com 47 bite the hand that feeds you - to harm or turn against someone who does good things for you He is biting the hand that feeds him when he criticizes and fights against his boss. ... the new computer. blood, sweat and tears - signs of great personal effort We put much blood, sweat and tears into building the small cabin. blow Idioms blow a fuse - to burn out ... house with the other people. big shot - an important and powerful person The man is a big shot in the oil and gas industry. bird in hand is worth two in the bush - something that you already...
... bright and early - very early The woman likes to get up bright and early every morning. bright-eyed and bushy-tailed - to be eager and cheerful Everybody was bright-eyed and bushy-tailed ... you ask your father he is bound to try and help you with your problem." bow and scrape - to be very humble and subservient I was forced to bow and scrape to get some money from my parents. ... about the lost dog. bring home the bacon - to work and earn money for your family My friend is bringing home the bacon for his family and is very busy. bring home the importance of (something)...
... full of happiness and feel that you will explode or burst My grandmother burst with joy when she saw her new baby granddaughter. burst with pride - to be full of pride and ready to burst ... Mr_doody2004@yahoo.com 68 bury/hide one`s head in the sand - to refuse to see something, to face or know something unpleasant He always buries his head in the sand and never wants to hear about family problems. ... dress warmly We bundled up and went for a walk in the park. burn Idioms burn a hole in one`s pocket - to stimulate someone to spend money quickly I got paid today and the money is burning...
... usually buy bottles of water by the dozen. by the handful - in measurements equal to a handful We were eating fresh blueberries by the handful. by the hour - after each hour, one hour ... margin He is by far the smartest person in his company. by fits and starts - irregularly, with many stops and starts By fits and starts the company was finally able to begin business. by ... call it a day/night - to quit work and go home I called it a day and decided to go home early. call it quits - to stop, to finish I called it quits and went home for the day. call of...