Idiom trong tiếng Anh là gì

1. as easy as piemeans very easy [same as a piece of cake]
Example:He said it is a difficult problem, but I dont agree. It seemsas easy as pieto me!

2. be sick and tired ofmeans I hate [also cant stand]
Example:Imsick and tiredof doing nothing but work. Lets go out tonight and have fun.

3. bend over backwardsmeans try very hard [maybe too much!]
Example:Hebent over backwardsto please his new wife, but she never seemed satisfied.

4. bite off more than one can chewmeans take responsibility for more than one can manage
Example:John is so far behind in his studies. Besides classes, he plays sports and works at a part-time job. It seems he hasbitten off more than he can chew.

5. brokemeans to have no money
Example:I have to borrow some money from my Dad. Right now, Imbroke.

6. change ones mindmeans decide to do something different from what had been decided earlier
Example:I was planning to work late tonight, but Ichanged my mind. Ill do extra work on the weekend instead.

7. Cut it out!means stop doing something bad
Example:That noise is really annoying.Cut it out!

8. drop someone a linemeans send a letter or email to someone
Example:It was good to meet you and I hope we can see each other again.Drop me a linewhen you have time.

9. figure something outmeans come to understand a problem
Example:I dont understand how to do this problem. Take a look at it. Maybe you canfigure it out.

10. fill in for someonemeans do their work while they are away
Example:While I was away from the store, my brotherfilled in for me.

11. in agesmeans for a very long time
Example:Have you seen Joe recently? I havent seen himin ages.

12. give someone a handmeans help
Example:I want to move this desk to the next room. Can yougive me a hand?

13. hit the haymeans go to bed [also hit the sack]
Example:Its after 12 oclock. I think its time tohit the hay.

14. in the blackmeans the business is making money, it is profitable
Example:Our business is really improving. Weve beenin the blackall year.

15. in the redmeans the business is losing money, it is unprofitable
Example:Business is really going poorly these days. Weve beenin the redfor the past three months.

16. in the nick of timemeans not too late, but very close!
Example:I got to the drugstore justin the nick of time. Its a good thing, because I really need this medicine!

17. keep ones chin upmeans remain brave and keep on trying
Example:I know things have been difficult for you recently, butkeep your chin up. It will get better soon.

18. know something like the back of your handmeans know something very, very well

Example:If you get lost, just ask me for directions. I know this part of townlike the back of my hand

19. once in a whilemeans sometimes, not very often
Example:Have you been to the new movie theater? No, only see moviesonce in a while. I usually stay home and watch TV.

20. sharpmeans exactly at a that time
Example:Ill meet you at 9 oclocksharp. If youre late, well be in trouble!

21. sleep on itmeans think about something before making a decision
Example:That sounds like a good deal, but Id like tosleep on itbefore I give you my final decision.

22. take it easymeans relax
Example:I dont have any special plans for the summer. I think Ill justtake it easy.

23. to get the ball rollingmeans start something, especially something big
Example:We need to get this project started as soon as possible. Im hoping you will help meget the ball rolling.

24. up to the minutemeans the most recent information
Example:I wish I knew more about what is happening in the capital city. We need moreup to the minutenews.

25. twenty-four/sevenmeans every minute of every day, all the time
Example:You can access our web site24/7. Its very convenient!

26. all of a suddenmeans unexpectedly, used to describe something that happens very quickly
Example:He had just gone to bed whenall of a suddenthe phone rang.

27. be all earsmeans eager and ready to listen
Example:Go ahead and speak. Imall ears!

28. be fed up withmeans to hate something now, even though I may have liked it before
Example:Imfed up withmy job! I think I should start looking for a new one.

29. to bugmeans to bother someone. [American English]
Example:Hey, stop tapping your fingers. Its reallybugging me!

30. a cinchmeans something that is very easy to do
Example:I didnt think I could run five kilometers, but with the right preparation, it wasa cinch.

31. cost an arm and a legmeans very expensive
Example:Id really like a new car, but they allcost an arm and a leg.

32. to crammeans to study hard a few days before a test
Example:If you had studied hard for the past four months, you wouldnt have tocramso much this weekend.

33. fresh out of somethingmeans to have no more of something
Example:I have to go buy some more milk. It seems werefresh outnow.

34. to get it[often negative] means to understand
Example:What did the teacher say? I didntget it.Did you?

35. got a minute?means Do you have time right now?
Example:Hey, Joe,got a minute?I have something to show you.

36. give someone a handmeans help someone
Example:Could yougive me a handmoving this table? Its quite heavy.

37. grab a bite to eatmeans quickly go get something to eat
Example:Im going to gograb a bite. Ill be back in a few minutes.

38. drive someone up a wall[or drive someone crazy] means to make someone very angry
Example:My neighbor practices the piano every night, but hes terrible. Itsdriving me up the wall!

39. to hang onmeans to wait
Example:Hang ona few minutes. I have to make a phone call and then Ill be able to join you for lunch.

40. hard headedmeans stubborn or unwilling to change an opinion or idea
Example:I cant work with Joe any more. Hes sohard headed!

41. have a change of heartmeans change a previous decision
Example:I thought I would change jobs, but now that my boss is treating me with more respect, Ive hada change of heart.

42. have mixed feelings about somethingmeans to be uncertain
Example:I havemixed feelingsabout Joe. Hes a very good teacher, but he has a very strange sense of humor!

43. head out formeans to start on a long trip [but it could be within a big city]
Example:Wereheading out forthe countryside to pick some apples. Would you like to join us?

44. How come?means Why?
Example:How comewe dont go to the movies any more? I guess were too busy to enjoy ourselves these days.

45. keep in touch[or stay in touch] means do not stop communicating send letters or call sometimes
Example:Dont forget tokeep in touch. I want to know how youre doing while youre away.

46. be kiddingmeans to joke or tease someone in a playful way
Example:No, I dont really have three wives I was justkidding!

47. look down onmeans think somone or something is not good enough
Example:We shouldntlook down onpeople just because they dont have as much money as we do.

48. make ends meet[often used negatively] means to have enough money to buy everything we need
Example:Even though I make more money than last year, we just cant seem tomake ends meet.

49. miss the boatmeans to miss an opportunity
Example:The sale ends today at noon. If we dont hurry, were going tomiss the boat!

50. next to nothingmeans to cost very little
Example:I went to the new discount store and bought these new shoes for only five dollars. Thatsnext to nothing!

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