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Sách Headway - Trung cấp cao - Đơn vị 12

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Headway - Upper Intermediate
to [take] time
to take time
[Cụm từ]

to need a significant amount of time to be able to happen, be completed, or achieved

Ex: Learning a new language can take time, patience, and practice. 
get a life

used to tell someone to change their life style and start doing more exciting or important things

sống cho ra sống đi, kiếm việc gì ý nghĩa hơn mà làm

sống cho ra sống đi, kiếm việc gì ý nghĩa hơn mà làm

Ex: Stop spying on your ex's posts and get a life. 
to [kill] (the|) time
to kill (the) time
[Cụm từ]

to spend or use time in a way that does not achieve anything or have a particular goal

Ex: When the meeting was delayed, they killed time by chatting with each other. 
third time lucky
third time lucky
[Thán từ]

used to express that after failing twice, one is bound to succeed on the third try

Lần thứ ba may mắn, Quá tam ba bận

Lần thứ ba may mắn, Quá tam ba bận

Ex: Third time lucky—I’m going to get this job on my third interview! 
no time to lose
no time to lose
[Cụm từ]

used in a situation when there is only a little time to do something and one must be careful not to waste any of it

Ex: We need to get started immediately. There's no time to lose. 
cushy
cushy
[Tính từ]

involving minimal effort or hardship

dễ dàng, nhàn hạ

dễ dàng, nhàn hạ

Ex: He enjoyed his cushy job, which required minimal hours and offered generous pay. 
to [come] to life
to come to life
[Cụm từ]

to become lively and energetic

Ex: As the music started, the party came to life with dancing and laughter. 
to [bet] {one's} (life|boots|bottom dollar)
to bet one's life
[Cụm từ]

to express strongly and confidently that something is undoubtedly true or will certainly happen

hoàn toàn chắc chắn, chắc chắn tuyệt đối

hoàn toàn chắc chắn, chắc chắn tuyệt đối

Ex: I'd bet my life he knew about the plan before the meeting. 
better luck next time

used to encourage someone who has just missed an opportunity or failed to succeed in a particular field

Chúc may mắn lần sau, Lần sau may mắn hơn

Chúc may mắn lần sau, Lần sau may mắn hơn

Ex: That was a tough break, but better luck next time. 
new lease of life
new lease of life
[Cụm từ]

another chance for someone to become more healthy, energetic, or adopting a more optimistic view on life

Ex: His return to the game gave the team a new lease of life, and they played better than ever. 
for the time being
for the time being
[Trạng từ]

for a limited period, usually until a certain condition changes

tạm thời, trong lúc này

tạm thời, trong lúc này

Ex: For the time being, I am focusing on my studies before deciding on my career path. 
to [stand] the test of time

to remain strong, valuable, or effective over a long period, despite changes or challenges

Ex: A stable relationship stands the test of time. 
in the nick of time
in the nick of time
[Trạng từ]

only a few moments before it is still possible to get something done or avoid something bad from happening

vừa kịp lúc, vào phút cuối

vừa kịp lúc, vào phút cuối

Ex: He arrives in the nick of time to catch his flight before the gate closes. 
to [do] (anything|) for a quiet life

to be willing to do whatever it takes to avoid trouble or conflict and have a peaceful and stress-free existence

Ex: He did anything for a quiet life, yet here he is. 
story of {one's} life

used to say that it is typical of a person to experience an unfortunate event

đời tôi là vậy, số tôi là thế

đời tôi là vậy, số tôi là thế

Ex: I finally found a parking space, and then my meter was broken. Story of my life. 
to [run] the risk of {sth}

to be in or to get oneself into a situation that may result in an unpleasant or dangerous outcome

có nguy cơ gặp phải điều gì, tự đặt mình vào rủi ro

có nguy cơ gặp phải điều gì, tự đặt mình vào rủi ro

Ex: By not wearing a helmet while biking, you run the risk of a head injury in case of an accident. 
to carry out
to carry out
[Động từ]

to complete or conduct a task, job, etc.

thực hiện, tiến hành

thực hiện, tiến hành

Ex: The research team will carry out experiments to test the hypothesis and gather data. 
research
research
[Danh từ]

a careful and systematic study of a subject to discover new facts or information about it

nghiên cứu

nghiên cứu

Ex: Mark spent hours in the library doing research for his history paper. 
to become
to become
[Động từ]

to start or grow to be

trở thành,  trở nên

trở thành, trở nên

Ex: He's training to become a pilot at a flight school. 
apparent
apparent
[Tính từ]

easy to see or notice

rõ ràng, dễ thấy

rõ ràng, dễ thấy

Ex: His apparent discomfort was evident from his body language. 
to [take] {sth} into account

to consider something when trying to make a judgment or decision

tính đến điều gì đó, xem xét điều gì đó

tính đến điều gì đó, xem xét điều gì đó

Ex: We need to take the extra costs into account before we approve the project. 
to [get] {sth} going

to start or begin something, often with a sense of urgency or purpose

Ex: We need to get the project going before the deadline approaches. 
to suffer
to suffer
[Động từ]

to experience and be affected by something bad or unpleasant

chịu đựng, trải qua

chịu đựng, trải qua

Ex: They suffered the consequences of their actions. 
stroke
stroke
[Danh từ]

a dangerous condition in which a person loses consciousness as a result of a blood vessel breaking open or becoming blocked in their brain, which could kill or paralyze a part of their body

đột quỵ, tai biến mạch máu não

đột quỵ, tai biến mạch máu não

Ex: A stroke occurs when a blood vessel in the brain either becomes blocked (ischemic stroke) or bursts (hemorrhagic stroke). 
to digest
to digest
[Động từ]

to break down food in the body and to absorb its nutrients and necessary substances

tiêu hóa, hấp thụ

tiêu hóa, hấp thụ

Ex: Our bodies use enzymes to digest food in the stomach. 
to [break] the ice
to break the ice
[Cụm từ]

to make two or more strangers get comfortable with each other and engage in a conversation

phá băng không khí, làm dịu sự ngượng ngùng

phá băng không khí, làm dịu sự ngượng ngùng

Ex: He told a lighthearted joke to break the ice at the beginning of the meeting. 
to [stand] on {one's} own (two|) feet

to be able to take care of oneself without needing any assistance from others

tự đứng trên đôi chân mình, tự lập

tự đứng trên đôi chân mình, tự lập

Ex: After college, he finally learned to stand on his own feet. 
to grab
to grab
[Động từ]

to attract or hold someone's attention or interest

lôi cuốn, thu hút

lôi cuốn, thu hút

Ex: The movie's intriguing plot and captivating visuals grabbed the audience from the very beginning. 
to [follow] {one's} nose

to follow one's intuition instead of rules or what others say

làm theo trực giác, tin vào cảm giác của mình

làm theo trực giác, tin vào cảm giác của mình

Ex: I didn't read the reviews; I just followed my nose and chose the smaller restaurant. 
to follow
to follow
[Động từ]

to act accordingly to someone or something's advice, commands, or instructions

làm theo

làm theo

Ex: She followed her doctor's advice and improved her health. 
pattern
pattern
[Danh từ]

the way according to which something normally happens or is done

mẫu, khuôn mẫu

mẫu, khuôn mẫu

Ex: The weather pattern in this region typically includes rainy seasons followed by dry spells. 
to put on
to put on
[Động từ]

to gain weight, often in a short period of time

tăng cân, lên cân

tăng cân, lên cân

Ex: She's put on a few pounds since the holidays. 
awake
awake
[Tính từ]

not in a state of sleep or unconsciousness

tỉnh táo, cảnh giác

tỉnh táo, cảnh giác

Ex: He was fully awake and alert during the early morning meeting. 
to withdraw
to withdraw
[Động từ]

to remove oneself from social interaction or avoid contact with others

rút lui, tách biệt

rút lui, tách biệt

Ex: Feeling overwhelmed by the crowd, she decided to withdraw to a quiet corner of the room where she could be alone. 
that is life (for you|)

used to express acceptance or resignation to the way things are, particularly when faced with an unpleasant or difficult situation

Ex: I don’t think I was fairly treated, but then that’s life, isn’t it? 
two (can|could) play (that|this|the) game

used to show one's confidence in dealing with another person's behavior and using it to their disadvantage

không chỉ anh biết chơi trò đó, tôi cũng có thể đáp lại y như vậy

không chỉ anh biết chơi trò đó, tôi cũng có thể đáp lại y như vậy

Ex: If he starts leaking stories, two can play that game. 
enough
enough
[Hạn định từ]

to a necessary amount

đủ, đầy đủ

đủ, đầy đủ

Ex: The soup wasn't hot enough to serve. 
whole
whole
[Tính từ]

including every part, member, etc.

toàn bộ, đầy đủ

toàn bộ, đầy đủ

Ex: He ate the whole pizza by himself. 
all
all
[Hạn định từ]

used to refer to every number, part, amount of something or a particular group

tất cả, mọi

tất cả, mọi

Ex: All books on this shelf belong to me. 
each
each
[Hạn định từ]

used to refer to every one of two or more people or things, when you are thinking about them separately

mỗi, từng

mỗi, từng

plenty
plenty
[Đại từ]

a plentiful or abundant amount of something

nhiều, đủ

nhiều, đủ

Ex: She found plenty of interesting books at the library to read over the summer. 
a great deal
a great deal
[Cụm từ]

to a large extent

Ex: She cares for him a great deal, which is why she's always there when he needs her. 
hardly
hardly
[Trạng từ]

to a very small degree or extent

hầu như không, khó mà

hầu như không, khó mà

Ex: She hardly knew him, yet she agreed to help. 
several
several
[Hạn định từ]

used to refer to a number of things or people, more than two but not many

nhiều

nhiều

Ex: He owns several cars, each for a different purpose. 
none
none
[Hạn định từ]

not any of the members of a group of people or things

không ai, không cái nào

không ai, không cái nào

Ex: None of the students in the class had completed the assignment on time. 
no
no
[Hạn định từ]

used to say there is none of something

không có, không

không có, không

Ex: There is no reason to be afraid. 
few
few
[Hạn định từ]

a small unspecified number of people or things

ít, một vài

ít, một vài

Ex: Few people understand the complexity of this issue. 
few
few
[Hạn định từ]

a small unspecified number of people or things

ít, một vài

ít, một vài

Ex: Few people understand the complexity of this issue. 
a little
a little
[Trạng từ]

used to indicate a small or limited amount of something, often uncountable

một chút, nhẹ nhàng

một chút, nhẹ nhàng

Ex: She smiled a little when she heard the news. 
little
little
[Hạn định từ]

used to indicate a small degree, amount, etc.

ít, một ít

ít, một ít

Ex: I have little time to finish the project. 
most
most
[Hạn định từ]

used to refer to the largest number or amount

hầu hết, phần lớn

hầu hết, phần lớn

Ex: He eats most vegetables, but he doesn't like broccoli. 
to [get] the bug
to get the bug
[Cụm từ]

to become interested or enthusiastic about something, often to the point of obsession

Ex: After attending a gaming convention, she got the bug and now spends all her weekends playing video games. 
(such|what) a pain
such a pain
[Cụm từ]

someone or something that is irritating, troublesome, or causes inconvenience

Ex: What a pain writing good grant descriptions can be if you don't know where to begin. 
to [hit] {sb} like a ton of bricks

to experience the sudden, surprising, and overwhelming impact of something, that catches someone off guard and leaves them feeling stunned or overwhelmed

giáng một cú sốc mạnh, làm choáng váng

giáng một cú sốc mạnh, làm choáng váng

Ex: The news of her accident hit me like a ton of bricks. 
(and|) not before time (too|)

used to express relief that something has finally happened, after a long delay or period of waiting

Ex: A new law is proposed to curb this type of blatantly dishonest description, and not before time 
any old time
any old time
[Cụm từ]

at any convenient or available time, without the need for careful planning or scheduling

Ex: I'm free all day tomorrow, so we can meet at any old time. 
(that|this) [is] more like it

used to indicate satisfaction or approval with a change or improvement in a situation

Ex: "I've done twice as much today as yesterday!" "Well, that's more like it! Congratulations!" 
fancy that
fancy that
[Thán từ]

used to express surprise, disbelief, or amazement about something that has just been said or observed

Thật là thú vị!, Không ngờ vậy!

Thật là thú vị!, Không ngờ vậy!

Ex: Fancy that! Tell me more about your new hobby. 
this and that
this and that
[Cụm từ]

a variety of unspecified things or situations

Ex: I’ve been busy with this and that, so I haven’t had time to relax. 
those were the days

used to refer nostalgically to a past time or era, often implying that the time being referred to was a better or more enjoyable time

Ex: When I was a kid, we spent our summers at the beach. Those were the days! 
that is all {~noun}

used to indicate that there is nothing more to say or do about a particular matter

Ex: The presentation was clear, and that is all I need to know. 
these things happen

used to say that unfortunate or unexpected events sometimes occur and that it is a natural part of life to experience them

Ex: The project got delayed, and we’re all frustrated, but these things happen. 
to [be|have] one of those days

used to describe a day that is particularly difficult or frustrating

Ex: I’m sorry for snapping, I’m just having one of those days. 
these things are sent to try us

used to say that difficult or challenging situations are a natural part of life and are meant to test our strength and resilience

Ex: I know it’s hard, but these things are sent to try us—we’ll get through it. 
to [leave] it at that

to stop talking about or discussing something, especially when there is no need for further elaboration or action

Ex: I was furious but just left it at that since he obviously didn't care about me. 
how does {sth} grab you?

used to ask for someone's opinion or reaction to a particular idea, proposal, or suggestion

Ex: How does going to Hawaii for Christmas grab you? 
that is the spirit

used to encourage or praise someone for their positive attitude or determination in a difficult or challenging situation

Ex: Yeah, that's the spirit! 
to [have] (a|the|this) feeling
to have a feeling
[Cụm từ]

to have an intuition or a premonition about something without any logical or rational explanation

Ex: I had a feeling it was going to end this way. 
to come to
to come to
[Động từ]

to reach a conclusion or make a choice after careful consideration and evaluation of various options or possibilities

đi đến, đạt đến

đi đến, đạt đến

Ex: After hours of debate, the committee finally came to a unanimous decision. 
dead
dead
[Trạng từ]

to an absolute or complete extent

hoàn toàn, tuyệt đối

hoàn toàn, tuyệt đối

Ex: She was dead wrong about the outcome of the trial. 
on time
on time
[Trạng từ]

exactly at the specified time, neither late nor early

đúng giờ, kịp thời

đúng giờ, kịp thời

Ex: He completes his tasks on time without any reminders. 
(about|high) time
about time
[Cụm từ]

used to indicate that something should have happened or been done earlier

đã đến lúc rồi, lẽ ra phải làm từ lâu rồi

đã đến lúc rồi, lẽ ra phải làm từ lâu rồi

Ex: It is about time you called your mother. 
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