Sự Chắc Chắn và Khả Năng - Những tình huống khó xảy ra

Làm chủ các thành ngữ tiếng Anh về những tình huống khó xảy ra, như 'ném qua mặt trăng' và 'quá tốt để là sự thật'.

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to [be] a big if [Cụm từ]

to be a condition or requirement that is uncertain or potentially challenging to fulfill

to be a condition or requirement that is uncertain or potentially challenging to fulfill

Ex: If we can secure the necessary funding , the project 's success is possible , but that is a big if .

cock-and-bull story [Danh từ]

a story that seems impossible, particularly one that is used as an excuse

câu chuyện bịa đặt

Ex: His excuse for missing work was nothing more than a cock-and-bull story about an alien abduction .

Lý do của anh ta để nghỉ làm không gì khác hơn là một câu chuyện hoang đường về việc bị người ngoài hành tinh bắt cóc.

forget that noise [Câu]

used to express anger and the fact that someone does not care about someone or something

Ex: When he suggested going on a camping trip in the middle of winter , she responded , " Forget that noise ; it 's too cold . "

I will eat my hat [Câu]

used to say that one does not think that something will ever happen or has any chance of being true

Ex: I 'll eat my hat if the repairs end up costing less than $ 1,000 .

to [cast] beyond the moon [Cụm từ]

to think about unlikely and unrealistic possibilities

Ex: His dreams of becoming a world-renowned actor were so ambitious that they could be described as casting beyond the moon .

too good to be true [Cụm từ]

used to refer to something that exceeds one's expectations in such ways that makes it hard to believe

Ex: When he heard about the job offer with an unbelievably high salary , he thought it was too good to be true .

long shot [Danh từ]

an attempt made without having any high hopes of achieving success

một nỗ lực tuyệt vọng

Ex: Trying to win the lottery is often seen as a long shot , as the odds are astronomically against you .

Cố gắng trúng số thường được coi là một cú đánh dài, vì tỷ lệ cược chống lại bạn một cách khủng khiếp.

(at|) the end of the rainbow [Cụm từ]

used to refer to something that is extremely desirable yet nearly impossible to obtain

Ex: After such a long legal battle , we 're just happy to know that there will be a bit of closure at the end of the rainbow .

jam tomorrow [Danh từ]

a promise of something good or desirable that will never be fulfilled

lời hứa suông

Ex: The employees grew tired of the constant talk of raises and promotions that seemed to be nothing but jam tomorrow .

Nhân viên đã mệt mỏi với những cuộc nói chuyện liên tục về tăng lương và thăng chức mà dường như chỉ là hứa hẹn suông.

to [swing] for the fences [Cụm từ]

to aim for goals that are unrealistic or extremely difficult to achieve

Ex: In the business world, taking calculated risks and aiming high is akin to swinging for the fences to achieve substantial growth.

pigs (can|might) fly [Câu]

used to express one's disbelief about something happening or being true

Ex: I'm going to clean the entire house top to bottom in one hour.

pipe dream [Danh từ]

an impractical or impossible idea, plan, or wish

giấc mơ viển vông

Ex: Building a house on a private island may be a delightful pipe dream , but it 's beyond our budget .

Xây một ngôi nhà trên đảo riêng có thể là một giấc mơ viển vông thú vị, nhưng nó vượt quá ngân sách của chúng tôi.

ghost of a chance [Cụm từ]

the slightest chance of succeeding or happening

Ex: The underdog team had a ghost of a chance of winning the championship , but their determination paid off .

to [promise] {sb} the (moon|earth|world) [Cụm từ]

to make promises that are impossible to be fulfilled or be kept

Ex: The politician promised the moon during the campaign, but many people were disappointed by the lack of progress after the election.

to {not} [look] back [Cụm từ]

to have no desire or intention to return to past circumstances

Ex: After leaving his hometown to pursue his dreams in the city , he made a pact with himself to not look back and focus on his future .

Sự Chắc Chắn và Khả Năng
Certainty	Uncertainty	Những tình huống khó xảy ra	Không thể
May mắn & Cơ hội	Possibility	Likelihood	Kỳ vọng
Unexpected	Unbelievable	Xác định hoặc Không thể tránh khỏi