Thành ngữ trong Tiếng Anh vô cùng phong phú và đa dạng. Để có thể sử dụng thành ngữ một cách thành thạo và tự nhiên, người nói phải tích lũy từ rất nhiều nguồn, rất nhiều hoàn cảnh khác nhau.
Trong bài viết này, ITN gửi đến các bạn tài liệu tổng hợp những idioms thông dụng và không kém phần thú vị trong Tiếng Anh. Cùng tìm hiểu và mở rộng vốn idioms của mình để có thể sử dụng Tiếng Anh như người bản xứ ngay nhé.
I. Những idioms thông dụng trong tiếng Anh
1. Once in a blue moon:
Definition: Happens very rarely – Hiếm khi
A student will get a 9 in the IELTS writing test once in a blue moon.
2. A drop in the ocean:
Definition: A very small part of something much bigger – Một phần rất nhỏ
Just learning idioms is a drop in the ocean when it comes to preparing for the speaking test.
3. Back to the drawing board:
Definition: When you attempted to do something but failed and have to try again – Cố gắng làm gì nhưng không có kết quả và phải bắt đầu lại
I got 4.5 in reading! Oh well, back to the drawing board.
4. The in thing:
Definition: Something fashionable – Thời trang
The new iPhone is really the in thing at the moment.
5. Off the top of my head:
Definition: Saying something without thinking first – Điều đầu tiên nghĩ đến là
Off the top of my head, I’d say about 2 or 3.
6. Find my feet:
Definition: To become comfortable doing something – Thích nghi, làm quen với
Moving to a new city was difficult as first, but I soon found my feet
7. A hot potato:
Definition: A controversial topic – Chủ đề nóng, gây nhiều tranh cãi
Abortion and capital punishment are hot potatoes in my country at the moment.
8. Miss the boat:
Definition: Miss an opportunity – Lỡ mất cơ hội
I sent my application in late and I think I missed the boat.
9. Cost an arm and a leg:
Definition: Really expensive – Rất đắt đỏ
That luxurious necklace must cost an arm and a leg.
10. Over the moon:
Definition: To be extremely pleased or happy – Hạnh phúc
I was over the moon when I passed my speaking test.
11. A piece of cake:
Definition: Very easy – Dễ dàng
Getting a band 6 in the IELTS speaking test will be a piece of cake.
12. Put all your eggs in one basket:
Definition: Put all your money or effort into one thing – Để hết trứng vào 1 giỏ
Don’t put all your eggs in one basket. You should apply to lots of different universities
13. Soul mate:
Definition: Someone you trust very deeply – Bạn tâm giao
My husband is not just my lover, he’s my soul mate also.
14. Set in their ways:
Definition: Not wanting to change – Truyền thống, khó thay đổi tư tưởng
My parents are quite traditional and set in their ways
15. Jumping the gun
Definition: Làm điều gì đó quá nóng vội
You are taking your IELTS test next week? Aren’t you jumping the gun. You’ve only just started studying.
16. Actions speak louder than words
Definition: Nên hành động hơn là nói suông
We have to actually do something about global warming. Actions speak louder than words.
17. Cut to the chase:
Definition: Leave out all the unnecessary details and just get to the point – Đi vào chủ đề chính
Come on, cut to the chase. We haven’t got all day!
18. Keep an eye on someone/something:
Definition: Watch someone or something carefully – Để mắt tới
Keep an eye on him. I think he may cheat in the exam.
19. Practice makes perfect:
Definition: Continuously doing something to improve – Có công mài sắt có ngày nên kim
Let’s keep studying for IELTS.Practice makes perfect.
20. Look like a million dollars:
Definition: Trông hào nhoáng đắt tiền
” Did you see Jane? She looks like a million dollars.”
21. run-of-the-mill (adj):
Definition: bình thường, không có gì đặc biệt (= ordinary)
VD: Do you like your job?
->As someone who works in the media industry, I would say what I enjoy most from my job is to challenge my creativity. My job doesn’t allow me to come up with run-of-the-mill concepts. Instead, It pushes me to be out of the box and generate highly creative ideas.
22. Lend an ear:
Definition: lắng nghe ai đó nói một cách chăm chú và quan tâm.
VD: What makes a good friend for you?
->It is sympathy and understanding. A good friend should be someone who’s always willing to lend an ear if their friends any any problems.
23. On cloud nine:
Definition: cực kỳ vui sướng
VD: I was on cloud nine when being informed that I passed the test.
24. Bite more than one can chew
Definition: Làm nhiều việc hơn khả năng của mình
VD: What is your job?
->Well, I am currently working as an full-time nurse and a part-time English teacher. Besides, I am an active member of an volunteer organization. You might think I am biting more than I can chew but no, I can totally handle it.
25. At all cost
Definition: bằng mọi giá
VD: Who do you look up to in life
->I really idolize Oprah. She sets an exceptional example of a young woman who’s determined to achieved her dreams at all cost. That really does resonate with me.
25. A piece of cake
Definition: 1 việc rất dễ dàng
VD: Has your voice ever changed?
Yes, definitely. My voice cracked during puberty and got a lot deeper. Before, singing high notes was like a piece of cake but now I honestly cannot make them.
26. Have a lot on one’s plate
Definition: Có rất nhiều việc phải làm
VD: Do you often go travelling?
->Before, I always took some time to travel to some destinations. But now as I am switching jobs and going through some major changes, I could not make it anymore. Basically, I am having a lot on my plate at the moment.
27. Out of the blue
Definition: Bất ngờ
VD: We were all certain that he would not come but then out of the blue, he turned up and amazed all of us.
28. Down in the dumps
Definition: Rất buồn
VD: When was the last time you failed?
->It was when I took my my last final exam. I got off-topic and then ran out of time. I was down in dumps for an week later.
II. Tổng hợp những Common Idioms và Idioms theo chủ đề
Bên cạnh 20 idioms phổ biến ở trên, ITN gửi đến bạn trọn bộ tài liệu “Common Idioms In IELTS Speaking” để bạn tiện theo dõi và sắp xếp học tập.
Bộ tài liệu bao gồm những idioms phổ biến và phần tổng hợp idioms theo chủ đề.
Link tài liệu: tại đây.
Chúc các bạn học tốt.
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