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Thoát
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prospect
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colleague
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supportive
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freedom
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autonomy
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salary
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pension plan
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convenience
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task
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a great deal
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plenty
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for the most part
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majority
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handful
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to cost a fortune
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to live on
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well-off
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bargain
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broke
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to treat
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debt
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dirt cheap
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to get by
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to go halves
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hard up
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in the red
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to splash out
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skint
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an arm and (a) leg
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to be worth a fortune
prospect
(cơ hội)

(cơ hội)

triển vọng

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/ˈpɹɑspɛkt/
Danh từ

the likelihood or possibility of something becoming successful in the future

synonymchance
example
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The company's growth strategy enhanced its prospect of global expansion.
The job offer came with excellent career prospects for advancement.
The team's hard work improved the prospect of winning the championship.
colleague
(bạn làm việc)

(bạn làm việc)

đồng nghiệp

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/ˈkɑɫiɡ/
Danh từ

someone with whom one works

synonymco-worker
synonymfellow worker
synonymworkfellow
example
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My colleague and I collaborated on a project that received high praise from our manager for its innovative approach.
My colleague shared valuable insights during the meeting, which helped us refine our strategy for the upcoming quarter.
I often seek advice from my colleague, who has years of experience in the industry and is always willing to help.
colleague
supportive
(khuyến khích)

(khuyến khích)

hỗ trợ

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/səˈpɔɹtɪv/
Danh từ

giving encouragement or providing help

antonymunsupportive
supportive
freedom
(quyền tự quyết)

(quyền tự quyết)

tự do

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/ˈfɹidəm/
Danh từ

the right to act, say, or think as one desires without being stopped, controlled, or restricted

example
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Freedom of speech, religion, assembly, and the press are among the essential freedoms enshrined in many democratic societies' constitutions and laws.
People around the world have fought tirelessly for freedom from oppression, tyranny, and discrimination, seeking to live lives of dignity and autonomy.
With freedom comes responsibility, as individuals must exercise their rights in ways that respect the rights and freedoms of others.
freedom
autonomy
tự trị

tự trị

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/əˈtɑnəmi/, /ɔˈtɑnəmi/
Danh từ

(of a country, region, etc.) the state of being independent and free from external control

synonymliberty
example
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The treaty ensured the cultural autonomy of the indigenous communities.
The region fought for years to achieve autonomy from the central government.
Autonomy allows the local government to make decisions that best suit its residents.
salary
lương

lương

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/ˈsæɫɝi/
Danh từ

an amount of money we receive for doing our job, usually monthly

synonymearnings
synonympay
synonymremuneration
synonymwage
example
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Employees receive their salary at the end of the month.
Her new job offers a higher salary.
The average salary in this industry has increased.
salary
pension plan
(kế hoạch nghỉ hưu)

(kế hoạch nghỉ hưu)

kế hoạch hưu trí

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/pˈɛnʃən plˈæn/
Danh từ

a retirement savings plan in which an employer or organization contributes money on behalf of its employees, to be used to provide income to those employees during their retirement years

synonympension account
synonymretirement account
synonymretirement plan
synonymretirement program
synonymretirement savings account
synonymretirement savings plan
convenience
(sự hữu ích)

(sự hữu ích)

tiện lợi

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/kənˈvinjəns/
Danh từ

the state of being helpful or useful for a specific situation

task
(công việc)

(công việc)

nhiệm vụ

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/ˈtæsk/
Danh từ

a piece of work for someone to do, especially as an assignment

synonymlabor
synonymproject
synonymundertaking
example
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She was given the task of organizing the company event.
He completed the task ahead of schedule and earned extra points.
The manager delegated the task to her most trusted employee.
a great deal
N/A

N/A

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/ɐ ɡɹˈeɪt dˈiːl/
Danh từ

to a large extent

synonyma good deal
synonyma lot
synonymlots
synonymmuch
synonymvery much
example
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She negotiated a great deal for herself.
They considered themselves white to have found such a great deal on their dream car.
The salesman assured me that the van had just 20,000 miles on the clock, making it a great deal.
plenty
(sự giàu có)

(sự giàu có)

sự phong phú

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/ˈpɫɛni/, /ˈpɫɛnti/
Danh từ

a plentiful or abundant amount of something

synonymbatch
synonymdeal
synonymflock
synonymgood deal
synonymgreat deal
synonymhatful
example
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The holiday sale provided plenty of discounts on various products.
With plenty of sunshine this week, the gardens are thriving.
She found plenty of interesting books at the library to read over the summer.
for the most part
(thường xuyên)

(thường xuyên)

hầu hết

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/fɚðə mˈoʊst pˈɑːɹt/
Danh từCollocation

used to indicate that something is generally true or applies in the majority of cases

synonymlargely
synonymmostly
example
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For the most part, the employees are satisfied with their work environment.
For the most part, the weather in this region is sunny and pleasant.
For the most part, people in this neighborhood are friendly and welcoming.
majority
đa số

đa số

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/məˈdʒɔɹəti/
Danh từ

the larger part or number of a given set or group

synonymbulk
antonymminority
example
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A majority of survey respondents preferred the updated version of the product.
A majority of residents expressed concerns about the proposed construction project.
The majority of the committee members voted in favor of the new policy.
majority
handful
(số lượng nhỏ)

(số lượng nhỏ)

một nắm

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/ˈhændˌfʊɫ/
Danh từ

a small number of people or things

synonymsmattering
to cost a fortune
N/A

N/A

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/kˈɔst ɐ fˈɔːɹtʃən/
Danh từ

to be very expensive or require a lot of money to purchase

to live on
(có đủ để sống)

(có đủ để sống)

sống nhờ vào

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/lˈaɪv ˈɑːn/
Danh từ

to have the amount of money needed to buy necessities

example
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The retired couple lived on their pension and savings, carefully managing their expenses.
The homeowner lived on a fixed income, carefully budgeting their expenses to ensure they could afford property taxes and maintenance.
The family lived on a tight budget, but they always managed to make ends meet.

Thông Tin Ngữ Pháp:

Vị ngữ chuyển tiếp
Trạng Thái Cụm Từ
inseparable
động từ của cụm từ
live
phần từ của cụm từ
on
well-off
(giàu có)

(giàu có)

khá giả

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/wˈɛlˈɔf/
Danh từ

having enough money to cover one's expenses and maintain a desirable lifestyle

synonymcomfortable
synonymeasy
synonymprosperous
synonymwell-fixed
synonymwell-heeled
synonymwell-situated
example
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She comes from a well-off family and never had to worry about financial difficulties growing up.
He considered himself well-off after securing a stable job with a decent income.
Despite not being wealthy, they were well-off enough to afford a nice vacation every year.
well-off
bargain
(thương vụ)

(thương vụ)

món hời

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/ˈbɑrɡɪn/, /ˈbɑrɡən/
Danh từ

an item bought at a much lower price than usual

synonymbuy
synonymsteal
bargain
broke
(hết tiền)

(hết tiền)

phá sản

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/ˈbɹoʊk/
Danh từ

having little or no financial resources

synonymbust
synonymskint
synonymstone-broke
synonymstony-broke
broke
to treat
N/A

N/A

flag
/ˈtɹit/
Danh từ

to give someone a gift or provide them with entertainment as a gesture of kindness

Thông Tin Ngữ Pháp:

Vị ngữ chuyển tiếp
debt
nợ

nợ

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/ˈdɛt/
Danh từ

an amount of money or a favor that is owed

example
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She felt a deep sense of debt to her mentor, who had guided her throughout her career.
The company's debt continued to grow as profits failed to meet expectations.
After years of diligent saving, he finally managed to pay off his student debt.
debt
dirt cheap
N/A

N/A

flag
/dˈɜːt tʃˈiːp/
Danh từDisapprovingIdiom

costing very little

example
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She found a brand-new smartphone for dirt cheap at the clearance sale.
What is the origin of the idiom "dirt cheap" and when to use it?

The idiom "dirt cheap" is a relatively recent expression, dating back to the 20th century. This phrase is used to describe something that is available at an extremely low cost or price, indicating that it is a remarkable bargain or deal.

dirt cheap
to get by
(sống sót)

(sống sót)

vượt qua

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/ɡɛt bˈaɪ/
Danh từ

to be capable of living or doing something using the available resources, knowledge, money, etc.

synonymcontend
synonymcope
synonymdeal
synonymgrapple
synonymmake do
synonymmake out
example
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They had to get by on a tight budget while they were between jobs.
In the wilderness, you learn to get by with limited supplies and survival skills.
Despite the financial challenges, they managed to get by on a modest income.

Thông Tin Ngữ Pháp:

Nội Động Từ
Trạng Thái Cụm Từ
inseparable
động từ của cụm từ
get
phần từ của cụm từ
by
to get by
to go halves
N/A

N/A

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/ɡˌoʊ hˈævz wɪð ˌɛsbˈiː/
Danh từIdiomInformal

to pay half of the expenses each

example
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The siblings decided to go halves on buying a gift for their parents' anniversary.
She agreed to go halves with her friend on buying a gift for their teacher.
What is the origin of the idiom "go halves" and when to use it?

The idiom "go halves" is derived from the practice of dividing something equally between two parties, with each party contributing an equal share. It is used to suggest that two individuals will divide the cost, responsibility, or benefits of something equally, each contributing an equal share.

to [go] halves
hard up
(nghèo)

(nghèo)

gặp khó khăn tài chính

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/hˈɑːɹd ˈʌp/
Danh từ

experiencing financial difficulties, often lacking money to cover basic expenses

synonymimpecunious
synonymin straitened circumstances(p)
synonympenniless
synonympenurious
synonympinched
example
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They were so hard up that they had to rely on food banks to get through the month.
She was hard up for cash and had to borrow money from friends to make ends meet.
The recent economic downturn left many families hard up and unable to afford even basic necessities.
hard up
in the red
N/A

N/A

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/ɪn ˌɪntʊ ðə ɹˈɛd/
Danh từIdiom

in debt due to spending more than one's earnings

antonymin the black
example
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After a series of unexpected expenses, John found his bank account in the red, and he needed to budget carefully to get back on track.
The company's financial statements showed that they were consistently in the red due to declining sales.
She dropped her letter into the red postbox on the corner.
What is the origin of the idiom "in the red" and when to use it?

The phrase "in the red" originates from the practice of using red ink to indicate negative amounts or deficits in financial records and accounting ledgers. This idiom is used to describe a financial situation where expenses exceed income, resulting in a negative balance or deficit.

(in|into) the red
to splash out
(tiêu tiền)

(tiêu tiền)

vung tiền

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/splˈæʃ ˈaʊt/
Danh từ

to spend a lot of money on fancy or unnecessary things

Thông Tin Ngữ Pháp:

Trạng Thái Cụm Từ
inseparable
động từ của cụm từ
splash
phần từ của cụm từ
out
to splash out
skint
(cạn kiệt)

(cạn kiệt)

không có tiền

flag
/skˈɪnt/
Danh từ

having little or no money, often due to having spent all of it or experiencing financial difficulties

synonymbroke
synonymbust
synonymstone-broke
synonymstony-broke
an arm and (a) leg
N/A

N/A

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/ɐn ˈɑːɹm ænd ɐ lˈɛɡ/
Danh từIdiomInformal

a large sum of money

example
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The luxury car he bought cost him an arm and a leg, but he considered it a status symbol.
The medical treatment for her condition was so costly that it felt like it would cost an arm and a leg.
He loved collecting rare coins, but some of the coins he desired cost an arm and leg.
What is the origin of the idiom "an arm and leg" and when to use it?

The origin of the idiom "an arm and leg" is uncertain, but it is believed to have become popular in the mid-20th century, possibly influenced by similar expressions that imply a significant cost or sacrifice. This phrase is used to describe something that is excessively expensive or requires a significant sacrifice in terms of cost or effort.

an arm and (a|) leg
to be worth a fortune
N/A

N/A

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/biː wˈɜːθ ɐ fˈɔːɹtʃən/
Danh từ

to be extremely valuable, usually in terms of money

example
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The antique vase that my grandparents gave me is worth a fortune.
His antique collection was worth a fortune, and he sold it for a huge sum at an auction.
The painting is worth a fortune.
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