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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fly on the wall [Cụm từ]

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

Ex: Being a fly on the wall in the family discussion would reveal the dynamics behind their recent conflicts .

to [pull] the strings [Cụm từ]

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

Ex: The political advisor was skilled at pulling the strings , ensuring that the candidate 's public image remained carefully curated .

under the radar [Cụm từ]

in a way that goes unnoticed or avoids attracting any attention

Ex: Despite being a talented player , she preferred to keep her skills under the radar and surprise opponents during competitions .

behind closed doors [Cụm từ]

in a place where other people cannot see or know about

Ex: The negotiations between the two countries took place behind closed doors to facilitate more candid and productive discussions .

behind the scenes [Cụm từ]

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

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black book [Danh từ]

sổ đen

Ex: The CEO 's assistant was entrusted with the company 's black book , which held the contact details of clients involved in discreet business transactions .

Trợ lý của CEO được giao phó sổ đen của công ty, nơi lưu giữ thông tin liên lạc của các khách hàng tham gia vào các giao dịch kinh doanh kín đáo.

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 detective suspected that the witness and the suspect were in cahoots , providing false alibis for each other .

to [have] designs on {sth} [Cụm từ]

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

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to [laugh] up {one's} sleeve [Cụm từ]

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

Ex: The cunning villain always had a plan and would laugh up his sleeve when things went his way .

like a thief in the night [Cụm từ]

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

Ex: The market crash occurred like a thief in the night , wiping out people 's investments overnight .

to [groan] inwardly [Cụm từ]

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

Ex: Upon receiving yet another parking ticket , she groaned inwardly , realizing it would be an added expense to her already tight budget .

in league with {sb/sth} [Cụm từ]

secretly making plans with another individual or group

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on the q.t. [Cụm từ]

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

Ex:

on the sly [Cụm từ]

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

Ex: The employees would often take extended breaks on the sly , trying to avoid their supervisor 's attention .

through the back door [Cụm từ]

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

Ex: The company avoided paying taxes by channeling funds through the back door , exploiting loopholes in the system .

dog whistle [Danh từ]

còi chó

Ex: The speechwriter included dog whistles to signal his stance on controversial issues .

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