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Sách Street Talk 1 - Bài học 7

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Street Talk 1
basket case
[Danh từ]

a person who is always nervous or stressed and is therefore unable to have a calm and organized life

người mất tinh thần, người khổ sở

người mất tinh thần, người khổ sở

Ex: She 's been so overwhelmed with work and family issues that she feels like a basket case.
to belch
[Động từ]

to expel gas audibly from the stomach through the mouth

bụng rúc, xì hơi

bụng rúc, xì hơi

Ex: Excuse me , I need belch; the carbonated drink caused some gas .

to put in an extreme or great amount of effort to do something

Ex: She bent over backwards to help him.
to check out
[Động từ]

to closely examine to see if someone is suitable or something is true

kiểm tra, xem xét

kiểm tra, xem xét

Ex: The team check out the equipment to ensure it 's in working order .

to make someone extremely angry

Ex: Her sibling's habit of playing loud music late at night was driving her up the wall and affecting her sleep.
to drop in
[Động từ]

to visit a place or someone without a prior arrangement, often casually and briefly

ghé thăm, tạt qua

ghé thăm, tạt qua

Ex: The neighbors drop in for a chat and share news about the neighborhood .

to eat so much of food available in someone's house so that there is little or none left

Ex: When my nephews visit, they eat like there's no tomorrow, and within a few days, they've eaten us out of house and home.
to fall apart
[Động từ]

to experience a mental breakdown

sụp đổ, đổ vỡ tinh thần

sụp đổ, đổ vỡ tinh thần

Ex: The news of the accident caused her fall apart, as she struggled to come to terms with the reality of the situation .
freeloader
[Danh từ]

a person who habitually takes advantage of others' generosity without offering anything in return

kẻ ăn bám, người lợi dụng

kẻ ăn bám, người lợi dụng

Ex: Despite contributing nothing to the household expenses , he always managed to be the first in line for dinner , earning himself the title of the freeloader.

to offer help to someone with a task or problem

Ex: She gave her brother a hand with his school project.
to handle
[Động từ]

to manage or address a person, situation, or issue in a particular manner

xử lý, quản lý

xử lý, quản lý

Ex: handled the delicate situation with tact , avoiding further conflict .
to hit the road
[Cụm từ]

to leave a location, usually to embark on a journey or trip

Ex: With a sense of anticipation , they fueled up the RV and prepared hit the road for their summer vacation .
to kick out
[Động từ]

to forcefully make someone leave a place or residence

đuổi ra, trục xuất

đuổi ra, trục xuất

Ex: The homeowner had kicked the tenant out before the eviction notice was served.

to be specially careful, gentle, or considerate when dealing with someone or something

Ex: In negotiations , it 's crucial handle the sensitive topic with kid gloves to maintain a positive atmosphere .
to lift a finger
[Cụm từ]

to make a minimal effort to do something, particularly in order to help someone

Ex: You didn't even raise a finger to help her.

to be in a very good position and be living a luxurious life

Ex: With the successful launch of the product, the company now has it made in the shade, dominating the market.
to put up
[Động từ]

to provide housing or accommodation for someone

nuôi dưỡng, đặt chỗ

nuôi dưỡng, đặt chỗ

Ex: Can put up our relatives when they come to stay next week ?
to put away
[Động từ]

to place something where it should be after using it

cất đi, dọn đi

cất đi, dọn đi

Ex: put away the groceries as soon as she got home .
to sleep in
[Động từ]

to stay in bed and sleep for a longer period than one typically would, especially in the morning

ngủ nướng, ngủ thêm

ngủ nướng, ngủ thêm

Ex: He prefers to sleep in on his days off and recharge for the week ahead.
to take off
[Động từ]

to leave a surface and begin flying

cất cánh, bay lên

cất cánh, bay lên

Ex: As the helicopter prepared take off, the rotor blades began to spin .
tube
[Danh từ]

electronic device consisting of a system of electrodes arranged in an evacuated glass or metal envelope

bóng đèn chân không, bóng điện tử

bóng đèn chân không, bóng điện tử

to turn in
[Động từ]

to get ready for sleep

đi ngủ, đi nghỉ

đi ngủ, đi nghỉ

Ex: The family turned in after a long day of activities.
white lie
[Danh từ]

a small lie that does not cause any harm, especially told to avoid making someone upset

lời nói dối vô hại, lời nói dối nhỏ

lời nói dối vô hại, lời nói dối nhỏ

Ex: She told her grandmother white lie, pretending to enjoy the handmade sweater she received as a gift .

used to express one's complete agreement with someone's statement

Ex: "I can't believe it's already December."
bottomless pit
[Danh từ]

a person who eats constantly, seemingly without ever getting full, or someone with an insatiable appetite

hố không đáy, miệng không đáy

hố không đáy, miệng không đáy

Ex: I ’m not bottomless pit, I just enjoy food when it ’s good .
hey
[Thán từ]

used to say hi

Chào, Này

Chào, Này

Ex: Hey, welcome to the party !
to raid the fridge
[Cụm từ]

to search through the refrigerator, usually late at night or when hungry, often eating snacks or leftovers impulsively

Ex: Did you raid the fridge again ?

to remain awake very late into the night, often until early morning, usually due to work, entertainment, or insomnia

Ex: Why do stay up all hours of the night when you have work early ?

to physically hit someone in the eye, causing visible bruising

Ex: He wore sunglasses to hide the black eye his brother had given him during their scuffle.
blue blazes
[Thán từ]

used to express surprise, annoyance, or intensity

Trời đất!, Lạy Chúa!

Trời đất!, Lạy Chúa!

Ex: Why in blue blazes did you touch my stuff ?
beet red
[Tính từ]

extremely red in the face, usually due to embarrassment, anger, or exertion

đỏ bừng, đỏ như gấc

đỏ bừng, đỏ như gấc

Ex: She went beet red when she tripped and spilled her drink at the party.
red cent
[Danh từ]

something of no value or significance, often used to express disdain or disregard

không đáng giá một xu, chẳng có giá trị gì

không đáng giá một xu, chẳng có giá trị gì

Ex: His loyalty was n’t worth red cent when he betrayed us .

used to refer to someone who looks unnaturally pale, often as a result of fear or illness

Ex: When the doctor told him the news, he turned white as a ghost.
white-knuckle
[Tính từ]

used to describe something intense, thrilling, or nerve-wracking, often causing fear or excitement

căng thẳng, hồi hộp

căng thẳng, hồi hộp

Ex: The stock market crash turned into a white-knuckle experience for investors.

to observe someone’s emotions, such as fear or determination, especially when their expression is extreme or evident in their eyes

Ex: When the CEO entered the room, you could see the whites of everyone’s eyes as they braced for bad news.
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