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Sự Thật, Bí Mật và Lừa Dối - Bí mật

Khám phá các thành ngữ tiếng Anh về bí mật với các ví dụ như "giật dây" và "lén lút".

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English idioms relate to Truth, Secrecy, & Deception
fly on the wall
[Cụm từ]

someone who watches or listens to everything that is happening without anyone noticing their presence

Ex: The author imagined being fly on the wall in historical moments to capture the unfiltered conversations of influential figures .

to have control over a person or thing, often in way that is not obvious

Ex: The wealthy benefactor was able pull the strings to expedite the approval process for the community project .
under the radar
[Cụm từ]

in a way that goes unnoticed or avoids attracting any attention

Ex: The hacker attempted to conduct cyberattacks under the radar, employing sophisticated techniques to avoid detection by security systems.

in a place where other people cannot see or know about

Ex: The celebrity's private life remained a mystery as most of the details were carefully guarded behind closed doors.
behind the scenes
[Cụm từ]

in a secretive way so that the general public is unaware of what is happening

Ex: The charity event was a huge success, thanks to the hard work and dedication of the volunteers who tirelessly worked behind the scenes to ensure everything ran smoothly.
black book
[Danh từ]

a list with contact information of people whom one secretly communicates with

sổ đen, danh sách đen

sổ đen, danh sách đen

Ex: The journalist 's black book was an invaluable resource , containing the contact information of whistleblowers and insiders who disclosed sensitive information .**Cuốn sổ đen** của nhà báo là một nguồn tài nguyên vô giá, chứa thông tin liên lạc của những người tố giác và nội gián đã tiết lộ thông tin nhạy cảm.
in cahoots
[Cụm từ]

used to refer to a situation where two or more people, organizations, etc. are secretly collaborating with each other to do something dishonest or illegal

Ex: The journalists uncovered evidence that the celebrity and the paparazzi in cahoots, staging photos for publicity purposes .

to secretly or dishonestly intend to achieve wealth, power, etc.

Ex: The company's aggressive acquisition strategy revealed their designs on becoming a dominant player in the industry.

to secretly take pleasure in something or find it amusing, particularly someone else's problems and misfortunes

Ex: The prankster could n't help laugh up his sleeve as his friend fell victim to yet another practical joke .

used to refer to something that happens unexpectedly and without warning or detection

Ex: The sudden change in government policy took the citizens by surprise, descending upon them like a thief in the night.
to groan inwardly
[Cụm từ]

to remain silent instead of expressing one's disapproval or distress

Ex: After spending hours preparing a meal , groaned inwardly when she accidentally dropped the dish , creating a mess that needed to be cleaned up .

secretly making plans with another individual or group

Ex: The undercover agent infiltrated the criminal organization , pretending to in league with the gang members to gather valuable information .
on the q.t.
[Cụm từ]

used to refer to something that is done in a quiet or discreet manner

Ex: The politician accepted a bribe on the q.t ., unaware that the whole exchange was being recorded.
on the sly
[Cụm từ]

in a manner that is inclined to conceal a person's actual feelings and intentions

Ex: The spy acquired classified on the sly, carefully avoiding detection by enemy agents .

in a manner that is done secretly or subtly, often to achieve a desired result without drawing much attention

Ex: The team won the championship by recruiting talented players through the back door, bypassing official tryouts.
dog whistle
[Danh từ]

a coded message intended to be understood by a particular group while remaining unnoticed or ambiguous to others

còi chó, thông điệp mã hóa

còi chó, thông điệp mã hóa

Ex: The politician 's speech contained several dog whistles aimed at his supporters .Bài phát biểu của chính trị gia chứa đựng một số **thông điệp mã hóa** nhắm vào những người ủng hộ ông ta.
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