Tính Cách - Đặc điểm khó chịu

Khám phá cách các thành ngữ tiếng Anh như "piece of work" và "cold fish" liên quan đến những đặc điểm khó chịu trong tiếng Anh.

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(as) cross as two sticks

[Cụm từ]

used to refer to an extremely angry or impatient person

Ex: I don't know why he's acting like that.

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penny wise and pound foolish

[Cụm từ]

used to describe someone who is extra careful about spending little amounts of money but has no problem with spending large amounts

Ex: She's penny wise and pound foolish, trying to save money on groceries but spending extravagantly on designer clothes.

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rotten egg

[Danh từ]

a person who has a tendency to behave badly and cause trouble for others

trái táo thối, con cừu đen

Ex: They decided to exclude him from the team because of his reputation as a rotten egg, known for creating divisions among teammates .Họ quyết định loại anh ta khỏi đội vì danh tiếng là **trái táo thối**, nổi tiếng vì gây chia rẽ giữa các đồng đội.

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cold fish

[Danh từ]

someone who does not express emotions and is considered unfriendly

cá lạnh, người lạnh lùng

Ex: He rarely smiles , making him seem like a cold fish.Anh ấy hiếm khi cười, khiến anh ấy trông giống như một **con cá lạnh**.

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piece of work

[Cụm từ]

used to refer to someone who is extremely unpleasant and overall a difficult person to deal with

Ex: She 's piece of work - incredibly talented and driven .

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(as) cold as (any) stone

[Cụm từ]

used to refer to someone who is extremely unsympathetic and does not express strong emotions

Ex: When he heard the tragic news , his face cold as stone, and he did n't utter a word for hours .

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dog in the manger

[Cụm từ]

someone who selfishly prevents others from using or enjoying something that they themselves have no use for

Ex: When I asked to borrow his camera , he acted like dog in the manger, refusing to lend it to me or anyone else .

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off one's rocker

[Cụm từ]

in a state affected with madness or insanity

Ex: Yesterday, she was completely off her rocker, yelling at random strangers on the street.

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(as) nutty as a fruitcake

[Cụm từ]

(of a person) crazy or exhibiting odd behavior

Ex: My aunt always wears mismatched clothes and speaks to her plants.

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loose cannon

[Danh từ]

a person who has lost their sanity, often momentarily

một yếu tố không thể đoán trước, một người không thể kiểm soát

Ex: We need to be cautious around Tom ; he 's a loose cannon and could jeopardize the entire project with his impulsive decisions .Chúng ta cần thận trọng với Tom; anh ta là **một người không thể kiểm soát** và có thể gây nguy hiểm cho toàn bộ dự án với những quyết định bốc đồng của mình.

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all one's geese are swans

[Câu]

used to refer to someone who always thinks or talks in a way that is exaggerated and not based on reality

Ex: They boast about their team's achievements, but they haven't won a single match.

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(as) cunning as a fox

[Cụm từ]

used to refer to someone who tends to achieve things in a clever way, particularly by deceiving other people

Ex: The politician sly as a fox; he can manipulate public opinion to his advantage effortlessly .

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(as) slippery as an eel

[Cụm từ]

used to refer to a deceitful and untrustworthy person who cannot be easily caught or exposed

Ex: With her quick wit and resourcefulness , she 'll as slippery as a snake in negotiations , securing the best deals for her company .

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(as) phony as a three-dollar bill

[Cụm từ]

not true, real, or genuine

Ex: The politician's promises sound as phony as a three-dollar bill, and people are becoming increasingly skeptical of their sincerity.

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bats in the belfry

[Cụm từ]

an unconventional or unique behavior that is often considered crazy, risky, or confusing

Ex: After staying up all night working on the project, I've got a few bats in my belfry today.

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(as) mad as a hatter

[Cụm từ]

used to refer to someone who is in a very chaotic state of mind and is behaving very abnormally

Ex: The artist's latest work is as bizarre as if he were mad as a hatter; it's hard to understand the meaning behind it.

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to blow hot and cold

[Cụm từ]

to change one's opinions about something often and quickly, sometimes being enthusiastic and other times indifferent or negative

Ex: Investors blow hot and cold, which makes the market unpredictable .

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the nature of the beast

[Cụm từ]

the inherent characteristics or qualities of a particular situation, person, or thing, often referring to traits that are difficult to change or control

Ex: The CEO's aggressive tactics in the industry are the nature of the beast, but some employees find them unethical.

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holier than the Pope

[Cụm từ]

so extreme and strict in one's adherence to a set of rules, norms, behaviors, etc. that it exeeds what is considered usual

Ex: The self-proclaimed spiritual leader behaves as if he's more Catholic than the Pope, claiming to have unique divine insights.

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bad egg

[Danh từ]

someone who is not considered honest, trustworthy, or a good person in general

trứng thối, người xấu

Ex: The company 's management discovered a bad egg among the employees who was embezzling funds .Ban lãnh đạo công ty đã phát hiện ra một **quả trứng thối** trong số các nhân viên đang biển thủ quỹ.

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out of one's mind

[Cụm từ]

(of a person) extremely unreasonable, or mentally ill

Ex: You must be out of your mind if you think I'll lend you money after what happened last time.

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waste of skin

[Cụm từ]

a person who is considered to be completely worthless or useless and is viewed as a burden or waste of space

Ex: The boss called him a waste of skin after he made another costly mistake at work.

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(as) quick as a dog can lick a dish

[Cụm từ]

used to refer to the act of doing something as fast as one can

Ex: She finished the as quick as a dog can lick a dish, surprising her friends with her speed .

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behind the times

[Cụm từ]

(of a person) not keeping up with current trends, ideas, or advancements

Ex: You ca n’t expect him to understand modern music ; hebehind the times.

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