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1. As easy as pie = As easy as a piece of cake: d c.

Example: He said it is a difcult problem, but I dont agree. It seems as easy as a

pie to me!
Hn ni bi ton kh, nhng ti th khng ngh vy. Bi ti thy d c.

2. Be sick and tired of: ght, khng chu c.

Example: Im sick and tired of doing nothing but work. Lets go out tonight and have
fun.
Ti ght khng mun lm g ngoi cng vic. Ti nay mnh i u chi i.

3. Bend over backwards: C gng ht sc

Example: He bent over backwards to please his new wife, but she never
seemed satised.
Anh ta c gng ht sc chiu v, nhng c ta dng nh cha hi lng.

4. Bite off more than one can chew: C trch nhim hn cho bn thn mnh.

Example: John is so far behind in his studies. Besides classes, he plays sports and
works at a part-time job. It seems he has bitten off more than he can chew.
John lm c nhiu vic ngoi vic hc ca anh ta. Ngoi gi hc, anh ta chi th thao
v lm vic bn thi gian na. Dng nh anh ta c trch nhim hn cho bn thn mnh.

5. Broke: Chy ti.

Example: I have to borrow some money from my Dad. Right now, Im broke.
Ti phi mn tin ca b. Hin gi ti chy ti

6. Change ones mind: Thay i nh.

Example: I was planning to work late tonight, but I changed my mind. Ill do extra
work on the weekend instead.
Ti nay ti nh lm vic tr hn mt t, nhng ti thay i nh ri. Thay vo ti
s lm thm vo cui tun.

7. Cut it out! Dng nhng vic lm khng tt.

Example: That noise is really annoying. Cut it out!

Ting ng phin phc qu. Dng ngay i.

8. Drop someone a line: gi th cho ai.

Example: It was good to meet you and I hope we can see each other again. Drop me
a line when you have time.

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Rt vui c gp em v hy vng chng ta s gp li. Vit th cho anh khi rnh em nh.

9. Figure something out: hiu ra.

Example: I dont understand how to do this problem. Take a look at it. Maybe you
can gure it out.
Ti khng hiu cch gii bi ton ny. Hy nhn ny. C l bn s hiu ngay m.

10. Fill in for someone: lm gip vic cho ngi khc.

Example: While I was away from the store, my brother lled in for me.
Trong khi ti khng c tim, anh trai ti lm th cng vic ca ti.

11. In ages: Lu lm ri

Example: Have you seen Joe recently? I havent seen him in ages.
Gn y bn c thy Joe khng? lu lm ri mnh cha gp n.

12. Give someone a hand: Gip ai

Example: I want to move this desk to the next room. Can you give me a hand?
Ti mun chuyn ci bn ny sang phng k bn. Bn gip ti mt tay c khng?

13. Hit the hay ~ Hit the sack: i ng

Example: Its after 12 oclock. I think its time to hit the hay.
qu 12h m ri. Ti ngh n lc i ng thi.

14. In the black: Kinh doanh ang c li

Example: Our business is really improving. Weve been in the black all year.
Vic lm n ca chng ta ang tin trin tt p. C nm nay chng ta u c li.

15. In the red: Kinh doanh thua l

Example: Business is really going poorly these days. Weve been in the red for the past
three months.
Do ny kinh doanh o t qu. Ba thng qua chng ta u l.

16. In the nick of time: va kp gi, cha qu tr.

Example: I got to the drugstore just in the nick of time. Its a good thing, because I
really need this medicine!
Ti va n tim thuc ty gn lc h ng ca. May mn qu, v ti ang thc s cn
thuc.

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17. Keep ones chin up: Hy dng cm v tip tc n lc.

Example: I know things have been difcult for you recently, but keep your chin up. It
will get better soon.
Ti bit gn y mi th u gy tr ngi cho anh, nhng hy dng cm v tip tc c
gng nh. Mi th sm mun s tt p thi.

18. Know something like the back of your hand: Bit rt r.

Example: If you get lost, just ask me for directions. I know this part of town like the
back of my hand.
Nu bn b lc ng, c hi ti. Ti bit th trn ny rt r.

19. Once in a while: Thnh thong.

Example: Have you been to the new movie theater? No, only see movies once in a while.
I usually stay home and watch TV.
Bn n rp chiu phim mi cha? Cha. Thnh thong ti mi i xem phim thi. Ti
thng nh xem Ti vi thi.

20. Sharp: Vo ng thi im .

Example: Ill meet you at 9 oclock sharp. If youre late, well be in trouble!
Ti s gp anh ng 9h nh. Nu anh n tr, chng ta s gp rc ri .

21. Sleep on it: Suy ngh k trc khi ra quyt nh.

Example: That sounds like a good deal, but Id like to sleep on it before I give you
my nal decision.
Thy gi bn a ra cng c y, nhng ti ngh li trc khi ra quyt nh cui
cng nh.

22. Take it easy: Th gin, ngh ngi

Example: I dont have any special plans for the summer. I think Ill just take it easy.
Ti chng c k hoch g c bit cho ma h ny. Ti ngh chc ti dnh thi gian
ngh ngi.

23. To get the ball rolling: Bt u mt vic g, c bit l nhng vic ln.

Example: We need to get this project started as soon as possible. Im hoping you
will help me get the ball rolling.
Chng ta cn phi bt u k hoch ny cng sm cng tt. Ti hy vng bn s gip ti
hon thnh k hoch ln ny.

24. Up to the minute: tin mi nht

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Example: We wish we knew more about what is happening in the capital city. We need
more up to the minute news.
Ti mun bit thm v nhng g ang xy ra th . Chng ti cn thm tin mi cp
nht.

25. Twenty-four/seven: 24/7 (bt c khi no)

Example: You can access our web site http://yeutienganh123.blogspot.com 24/7. Its
very convenient!
Bn c th truy cp website ca chng ti http://yeutienganh123.blogspot.com bt k lc
no. Rt thun tin!

26. About to (do something)

Definition: To be on the point of doing something - Sp (lm ci g)

Example: I was about to leave when the phone rang.
Ti nh i th in thoi reng.

27. According to (someone or something)

Definition: as said or told by someone, in agreement with something, in the order of

something, in proportion to something Theo ( ai hoc ci g)
Example: According to our teacher, there will be no class next week. We did everything
according to the terms of our agreement.
Theo li gio vin th chng ta s ngh vo tun ti. Chng ta hc ng vi k hoch
ra.

28. Account for (something)

Definition: To provide an explanation or answer for something - Gii thch, gp phn cho
thy.
Example: The bad weather accounts for the fact that few people came to the meeting.
Thi tit xu cho thy mt s tht rng khng ai n hp.

29. After all

Definition: Considering the fact that something happened, something that is usually
assumed Rt cuc, cui cng.
Example: You dont need to phone him. After all, he phones you.
Bn khng cn gi hn u. Trc sau g hn cng gi bn .

30. All of a sudden

Definition: Suddenly, without advance warning Tnh c, bng dng, khng bo trc.
Example: All of a sudden it became cloudy and began to rain.
Bng dng tri c my v bt u ma.

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