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:

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:

rotten egg [Danh từ]

trái táo thối

Ex: She seemed nice at first , but she turned out to be a rotten egg , spreading rumors and gossiping about everyone .

Lúc đầu cô ấy có vẻ tốt, nhưng hóa ra lại là một quả trứng thối, lan truyền tin đồn và buôn chuyện về mọi người.

cold fish [Danh từ]

cá lạnh

Ex: Her colleagues found her difficult to approach , as she seemed like a cold fish , never showing much interest in their conversations .

Đồng nghiệp của cô ấy thấy cô ấy khó tiếp cận, vì cô ấy có vẻ như là một con cá lạnh, không bao giờ tỏ ra nhiều hứng thú với các cuộc trò chuyện của họ.

piece of work [Cụm từ]

a person who is difficult, unpleasant, or extraordinary in behavior

Ex: He is a real piece of work , always causing trouble and never taking responsibility for his actions .

(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 turned cold as stone , and he did n't utter a word for hours .

dog in the manger [Cụm từ]

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

Ex:

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 .

(as|) nutty as a fruitcake [Cụm từ]

(of a person) crazy or exhibiting odd behavior

Ex:

loose cannon [Danh từ]

một yếu tố không thể đoán trước

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.

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

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(as|) (cunning|sly) 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: If you study hard and use your intelligence wisely , you 'll become cunning as a fox and excel in your career .

(as|) slippery as (an eel|a snake) [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 become as slippery as a snake in negotiations , securing the best deals for her company .

(as|) (phony|queer|counterfeit) as a three-dollar bill [Cụm từ]

not true, real, or genuine

Ex:

bats in the belfry [Cụm từ]

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

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(as|) mad as a (hatter|March hare) [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 .

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: She keeps blowing hot and cold about moving to a new city , making it hard to plan .

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: In business negotiations , delays and uncertainties are the nature of the beast , and one must be patient .

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:

bad egg [Danh từ]

trứng thối

Ex: In the past , there were bad eggs in the community who spread rumors to create conflict among neighbors .

Trước đây, có những quả táo thối trong cộng đồng đã lan truyền tin đồn để gây mâu thuẫn giữa hàng xóm.

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 .

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: He never contributes anything to the team ; he 's just a waste of skin .

(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 puzzle as quick as a dog can lick a dish , surprising her friends with her speed .

behind the times [Cụm từ]

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

Ex: My grandfather is behind the times when it comes to using the internet .

Tính Cách
Đặc điểm khó chịu	Đặc điểm không hấp dẫn	Pretentious	Talkative
Unintelligent	Khéo léo & Thông minh	Mạnh mẽ và Tự tin	Honest
Nice	Sống động và tràn đầy năng lượng	Tự hào & Kiêu ngạo	Vô nghĩa hoặc Vụng về