1. Break the news: Thông báo
Ex: They are getting married. They have just broken the news to their friends.
2. Cost an arm and a leg: Rất đắt
Ex: In the future, the robot will not cost an arm and a leg.
3. Give someone the ax: Đuổi việc ai đó
Ex: The boss give me the ax.
4. Real flop: Thất bại
5. When pigs fly: Chỉ điều gì đó khó mà xảy ra được
A: Maybe she will change her mind. We are getting back together.
B: When pigs fly! She have another man.
6. Look on the bright side: Hãy lạc quan lên
A: I failed the exam again. Maybe I will never pass it.
B. Look on the bright side. If you study hard enough, you will pass the exam.
7. Easier said than done: Nói dễ hơn làm
Ex: Starting your own business is easier said than done.
8. Drive one crazy: Làm phiền ai đó rất nhiều
Ex: Please turn down the radio. It’s driving me crazy.
9. Take it easy: Đừng lo lắng, thư giãn nào
10. Go into business: Bắt đầu công việc kinh doanh
11. In a bad mood: Không vui
Ex: After breaking up with her boy friend, she was in a bad mood for several days.
12. Out of the world: Ngon
Ex: Your roasted duck is out of the world.
13. Give it a shot: Thử cái gì đó
Ex: I’ve never traveled alone before, but perhaps I’ll give it a shot.
14. Work like a dog: Làm việc rất chăm chỉ
A: Jane works 6 days a week.
B: Really? She works like a dog.
15. Beat around the bush: Nói vòng vo tam quốc
Ex: Stop beating around the bush. What do you want from me?
16. Good for you: Làm tốt lắm
Good for you = Good job = Well done
17. In good spirits: Hạnh phúc, tâm trạng tốt
Ex: He won three gold medals. Now he is in good spirits.
18. You scratch my back and I’ll scratch yours: Nếu cậu giúp tôi thì tôi sẽ giúp lại cậu
Ex: If you do my Math homework, I’ll give you her phone number. You scratch my back and I’ll scratch yours.
19. Make a pig of oneself: Ăn quá nhiều
20. You can say that again: Tôi đồng ý với bạn
Ex: You think Bob is a good leader? You can say that again. His team always win.
Ex: They are getting married. They have just broken the news to their friends.
2. Cost an arm and a leg: Rất đắt
Ex: In the future, the robot will not cost an arm and a leg.
3. Give someone the ax: Đuổi việc ai đó
Ex: The boss give me the ax.
4. Real flop: Thất bại
5. When pigs fly: Chỉ điều gì đó khó mà xảy ra được
A: Maybe she will change her mind. We are getting back together.
B: When pigs fly! She have another man.
6. Look on the bright side: Hãy lạc quan lên
A: I failed the exam again. Maybe I will never pass it.
B. Look on the bright side. If you study hard enough, you will pass the exam.
7. Easier said than done: Nói dễ hơn làm
Ex: Starting your own business is easier said than done.
8. Drive one crazy: Làm phiền ai đó rất nhiều
Ex: Please turn down the radio. It’s driving me crazy.
9. Take it easy: Đừng lo lắng, thư giãn nào
10. Go into business: Bắt đầu công việc kinh doanh
11. In a bad mood: Không vui
Ex: After breaking up with her boy friend, she was in a bad mood for several days.
12. Out of the world: Ngon
Ex: Your roasted duck is out of the world.
13. Give it a shot: Thử cái gì đó
Ex: I’ve never traveled alone before, but perhaps I’ll give it a shot.
14. Work like a dog: Làm việc rất chăm chỉ
A: Jane works 6 days a week.
B: Really? She works like a dog.
15. Beat around the bush: Nói vòng vo tam quốc
Ex: Stop beating around the bush. What do you want from me?
16. Good for you: Làm tốt lắm
Good for you = Good job = Well done
17. In good spirits: Hạnh phúc, tâm trạng tốt
Ex: He won three gold medals. Now he is in good spirits.
18. You scratch my back and I’ll scratch yours: Nếu cậu giúp tôi thì tôi sẽ giúp lại cậu
Ex: If you do my Math homework, I’ll give you her phone number. You scratch my back and I’ll scratch yours.
19. Make a pig of oneself: Ăn quá nhiều
20. You can say that again: Tôi đồng ý với bạn
Ex: You think Bob is a good leader? You can say that again. His team always win.
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