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Khái Niệm và Cảm Xúc - Mê Tín Dị Đoan và Văn Hóa Dân Gian

Làm chủ các câu tục ngữ tiếng Anh về mê tín và văn hóa dân gian, như "giấc mơ đi ngược lại" và "mèo có chín mạng".

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(early|) morning dreams come true

used to suggest that the dreams one has in the early morning hours may predict future events

Người ta tin rằng giấc mơ buổi sáng báo trước tương lai

Người ta tin rằng giấc mơ buổi sáng báo trước tương lai

Ex: I had a dream this morning that I won the lottery, and as they say, morning dreams come true, so I'm feeling lucky today. 
dreams go by contraries

used to suggest that the opposite of what one dreams about may happen in reality

Thực tế có thể xảy ra điều ngược với giấc mơ

Thực tế có thể xảy ra điều ngược với giấc mơ

Ex: She didn't let her bad dream get her down, knowing that dreams go by contraries and that it probably meant something positive was on the horizon. 
dream of a funeral and you hear of a marriage

used to imply that dreaming of a funeral can signal a positive event like a wedding, suggesting that negative dreams can have positive outcomes

Giấc mơ xấu đôi khi được xem là dấu hiệu của tin vui

Giấc mơ xấu đôi khi được xem là dấu hiệu của tin vui

Ex: After having a dream about attending a funeral, my friend recalled the old saying dream of a funeral and you hear of a marriage, and wondered if it was a sign of good news to come. 
bad things come in threes

used to suggest that misfortune or bad luck often happens in groups of three, and when one negative event occurs, two more will follow

Người ta cho rằng chuyện xấu thường đến theo ba lần

Người ta cho rằng chuyện xấu thường đến theo ba lần

Ex: My boss yelled at me, then I missed my train, and now it’s raining.  Bad things come in threes, don’t they? 
a cat has nine lives

used to suggest that cats are resilient creatures that can survive dangerous situations

Mèo có thể sống sót qua nhiều tình huống nguy hiểm

Mèo có thể sống sót qua nhiều tình huống nguy hiểm

Ex: My goodness, that cat survived being hit by a car!  It's true what they say, a cat has nine lives. 
sing before breakfast, (and|) you will cry before night

used to suggest that being overly optimistic or confident at the start of the day can lead to disappointment or failure later on, as unforeseen events or circumstances may arise

Lạc quan quá sớm có thể dẫn đến thất vọng

Lạc quan quá sớm có thể dẫn đến thất vọng

Ex: When my team started to celebrate too early in a competition, our coach reminded us 'sing before breakfast, you will cry before night' and encouraged us to stay focused and avoid overconfidence. 
(speak|talk) of the devil, and he (shall|will) appear

used to acknowledge the arrival of someone who was being discussed, suggesting that talking about someone who is absent can attract their attention or presence unexpectedly

Người đang được nhắc đến có thể bất ngờ xuất hiện

Người đang được nhắc đến có thể bất ngờ xuất hiện

Ex: John was discussing his former boss when he walked into the room, and someone joked, "Speak of the devil, and he shall appear!" 
he that follows freits, freits (will|shall) follow him

used to imply that those who are superstitious and rely on omens may be more likely to experience misfortune, as their beliefs can become a self-fulfilling prophecy

Mê tín có thể tự dẫn đến điều không may

Mê tín có thể tự dẫn đến điều không may

Ex: When my friend insisted on carrying a rabbit's foot for good luck, I reminded her that he that follows freits, freits will follow him, and suggested that she focus on her own actions instead. 
May chickens come cheeping

used to suggest that the children that are born in May are more vulnerable to illness or health issues

Trẻ sinh vào tháng Năm được cho là dễ ốm hơn

Trẻ sinh vào tháng Năm được cho là dễ ốm hơn

Ex: My grandmother always warned me not to have a child in May, as she believed they would be frail and delicate - she used to say May chickens come cheeping. 
clear moon, frost soon

used to refer to the traditional belief that a clear moonlit sky is often associated with the prediction of frost or cold weather in the near future

Trời quang có trăng được xem là dấu hiệu sắp có sương giá

Trời quang có trăng được xem là dấu hiệu sắp có sương giá

Ex: When my father saw a clear moonlit sky in the evening, he always warned us that 'clear moon, frost soon' and advised us to bring in any plants that might be damaged by frost. 
beware of an oak, it draws the stroke

used to warn one to be cautious of large trees, especially oak trees, during thunderstorms as they are more likely to be struck by lightning

Khi có giông,  hãy tránh xa cây lớn

Khi có giông, hãy tránh xa cây lớn

Ex: After a lightning strike hit a tree in our neighborhood, my mother said 'beware of an oak, it draws the stroke' and advised me to stay inside during thunderstorms. 
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