Sự Thật, Bí Mật và Lừa Dối - Pretense

Khám phá cách các thành ngữ tiếng Anh như "giữ vẻ bề ngoài" và "nước mắt cá sấu" liên quan đến những cái cớ trong tiếng Anh.

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English idioms relate to Truth, Secrecy, & Deception

in name only

[Cụm từ]

used for saying that a person, thing, situation etc. is not actually like what their description, label, or title suggests

Ex: The committee had a diverse in name only, with token representation but little meaningful inclusion or participation .

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to keep up appearances

[Cụm từ]

to act and behave as if everything is fine so that others do not find out about one's problems

Ex: The couple's troubled marriage was hidden from friends and family as they tried to keep up appearances of a perfect relationship.

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lip service

[Danh từ]

an insincere offer or promise of support, assistance, etc.

lời nói suông, lời hứa hão

Ex: The organization 's mission statement included lofty ideals , but it was mostly lip service as their practices contradicted their stated values .Tuyên bố sứ mệnh của tổ chức bao gồm những lý tưởng cao đẹp, nhưng chủ yếu chỉ là **nói suông** vì thực tiễn của họ mâu thuẫn với các giá trị đã tuyên bố.

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to put one's money where one's mouth is

[Cụm từ]

to take action that proves one's sincerity or commitment to what one has said by investing or spending money on it

Ex: The board members were discussing the need for increased donations to support the charity's programs.

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wolf in sheep's clothing

[Cụm từ]

an evil person who seems nice and friendly

Ex: The politician 's promises of change were wolf in sheep 's clothing, as their actions revealed a continuation of corrupt practices .

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to play dead

[Cụm từ]

to fake death by lying on the ground without moving

Ex: When the teacher asked for volunteers, none of the students wanted to participate, so they all played dead by avoiding eye contact.

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to put on a brave face

[Cụm từ]

to behave in a way that hides one's unhappiness, worries, or problems

Ex: The actor put on a brave face despite the negative reviews, focusing on the next project with determination.

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to play it cool

[Cụm từ]

to act calmly in order to hide one's anger, enthusiasm, fear, etc. from others

Ex: She had a crush on him, but she played it cool and acted nonchalant whenever they were together.

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to cry wolf

[Cụm từ]

to have a bad reputation of calling for help when one does not really need any, and so making oneself untrustworthy

Ex: The company's repeated warnings about potential layoffs without following through caused employees to become desensitized, viewing each announcement as crying wolf.

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crocodile tears

[Danh từ]

fake display of feelings of sadness, remorse, or sympathy

nước mắt cá sấu, nước mắt giả tạo

Ex: The manager shed crocodile tears after firing the employee , pretending to feel sorry while having planned the termination for months .Người quản lý rơi **nước mắt cá sấu** sau khi sa thải nhân viên, giả vờ cảm thấy tiếc trong khi đã lên kế hoạch sa thải từ nhiều tháng trước.

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butter would not melt in one's mouth

[Câu]

used for saying that a person only appears to be nice or innocent, but they are not like that in reality

Ex: She presented herself as the perfect student, as if butter would not melt in her mouth, but she was actually the mastermind behind the cheating scandal.

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to put on an act

[Cụm từ]

to talk or behave in a way that is fake

Ex: The child put on an act of being scared to avoid doing a task, but everyone knew it was just a ploy.

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accidentally on purpose

[Cụm từ]

used to refer to when someone does something intentionally, but pretends as if it was an accident

Ex: Mary strategically left her notebook behind accidentally on purpose to make her coworker finds it and sees her contact information.

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stool pigeon

[Danh từ]

a person sent into a group as a spy to report on its activities

người chỉ điểm, người báo tin

Ex: The journalist relied on a "stool pigeon" to expose the corrupt practices of the politician .Nhà báo đã dựa vào một **người chỉ điểm** để vạch trần những hành vi tham nhũng của chính trị gia.

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to play possum

[Cụm từ]

to pretend as if one is asleep or dead so that others will not bother or attack one

Ex: Suspecting danger , the played possum by freezing in place , hoping the predator would lose interest and move on .

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paper tiger

[Danh từ]

someone or something that looks frightening, dangerous, or strong while in reality, they are not

hổ giấy, con hổ không có nanh

Ex: The aggressive dog barked loudly but was ultimately a "paper tiger" when faced with a calm and assertive owner .Con chó hung dữ sủa to nhưng cuối cùng chỉ là một **con hổ giấy** khi đối mặt với chủ nhân bình tĩnh và quyết đoán.

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whistle in the dark

[Cụm từ]

to act as if one is not afraid or worried

Ex: The CEO, aware of the company's financial challenges, chose to "whistle in the dark" during the shareholders' meeting, emphasizing future growth prospects to instill confidence.

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to turn on the waterworks

[Cụm từ]

to begin crying just to get others to sympathize with one or do what one asks of them

Ex: Sarah pretended turn on the waterworks to get out of trouble , but her sister saw through her act and did n't believe her tears were genuine .

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champagne taste on a beer budget

[Câu]

used when someone likes to have things so expensive they cannot possibly afford

Ex: The couple champagne taste on a beer budget, constantly longing for lavish vacations and extravagant experiences they could n't afford .

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to strike an attitude of something

[Cụm từ]

to purposefully choose to behave in a specific manner to show a specific idea or leave a specific impression

Ex: The CEO entered the boardroom, striking an attitude of authority and command, instantly capturing the attention of everyone present.

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