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Sách Street Talk 1 - Cái Nhìn Gần Hơn 2: Bài 8

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Street Talk 1

[Danh từ]

someone who possesses great wisdom and good judgment, often referred to old people

cụ già khôn ngoan, cố vấn khôn ngoan

cụ già khôn ngoan, cố vấn khôn ngoan

Ex: When it comes to financial planning, John is a wise owl.

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[Danh từ]

a person who has a tendency to sleep very late at night

người thích thức khuya, người dậy muộn

người thích thức khuya, người dậy muộn

Ex: night owl lifestyle allows for peaceful reflection , and some people find it conducive to their personal creativity and productivity .

Đóng

[Tính từ]

quiet and timid and ineffectual

rụt rè, nhút nhát

rụt rè, nhút nhát

Đóng

(as) quiet as a mouse

[Cụm từ]

used to refer to someone or something that is extremely quiet and does not make much noise

Ex: The cat tiptoed into the roomas quiet as a mouse, not waking anyone up .

Đóng

[Danh từ]

a type of wrench with a screw placed on its handle near the adjustable jaws

cai mỏ lết, cái cờ lê có điều chỉnh

cai mỏ lết, cái cờ lê có điều chỉnh

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more fun than a barrel (full) of monkeys

[Cụm từ]

describing a situation, activity, or experience that is extremely enjoyable, entertaining, or amusing

Ex: Spending time with her energetic puppy was more fun than a barrel of monkeys, bringing joy and laughter to her days.

Đóng

be a monkey's uncle

[Câu]

to display complete surprise or disbelief

Ex: She said she's going to win the lottery next week.

Đóng

to monkey around

[Động từ]

to engage in playful, often mischievous, or silly behavior without a clear purpose

chơi đùa, nghịch ngợm

chơi đùa, nghịch ngợm

Ex: Why are monkeying around when there 's work to be done ?

Đóng

[Câu]

used to express one's disbelief about something happening or being true

Ex: I'll study for the exam the night before and still get an A+.

Đóng

[Thán từ]

used to show that one does not believe or accept something that was said or suggested

Đừng có mà nói bậy!, Không đời nào!

Đừng có mà nói bậy!, Không đời nào!

Ex: The politician made grandiose promises , in a pig 's eye , they 'll be able to deliver on all of them .

Đóng

[Tính từ]

persisting to do things the way one sees fit and unwilling to change one's opinion, no matter how irrational it might seem

bướng bỉnh, cứng đầu

bướng bỉnh, cứng đầu

Đóng

to eat like a horse

[Cụm từ]

to eat an excessive amount of food

Ex: The children had been playing all day, and when dinner was served, they ate like horses, their plates quickly emptied and asking for seconds.

Đóng

[Câu]

used to express one's disbelief about something happening or being true

Ex: I'll study for the exam the night before and still get an A+.

Đóng

[Động từ]

overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself

ăn uống thả ga, ăn uống không kiêng nể

ăn uống thả ga, ăn uống không kiêng nể

Đóng

[Danh từ]

an indoor TV antenna; consists of two extendible rods that form a V

antenna hình thỏ, ống thu sóng TV dạng V

antenna hình thỏ, ống thu sóng TV dạng V

Đóng

[Danh từ]

a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible

kẻ phản bội, kẻ xấu xa

kẻ phản bội, kẻ xấu xa

Đóng

[Động từ]

to inform on someone or betray them, often by disclosing their wrongdoing to authorities

báo cáo, khai báo

báo cáo, khai báo

Ex: Many feared that if they spoke up, they would be labeled as rats by their peers.

Đóng

[Danh từ]

a draining and stressful lifestyle that consists of constantly competing with others for success, wealth, power, etc. and so leaving no room for rest and pleasure

cuộc sống đua tranh, cuộc đua sinh tồn

cuộc sống đua tranh, cuộc đua sinh tồn

Ex: She has been stuck in rat race for years , working long hours and sacrificing her personal life for her career .

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[Cụm từ]

to begin to feel that there might be something wrong or dishonest about a situation

Ex: The unexpected turn of events in the negotiations made the experienced diplomat smell a rat, prompting a reassessment of the situation.

Đóng

(as) drunk as a skunk

[Cụm từ]

so intoxicated with alcohol that one starts behaving like a lunatic

Ex: Trying to walk in a straight line after that much wine left him looking drunk as a skunk.

Đóng

(as) slow as a snail

[Cụm từ]

extremely low in speed

Ex: The line at the post office was slow as a snail because of the long wait times .

Đóng

if it was a snake, it would have bitten you

[Câu]

said to mean that what a person is searching for is right where they are, but they have failed to notice it

Ex: You're frantically searching for your keys, but they were on the kitchen counter the whole time.

Đóng

(as) slippery as an eel

[Cụm từ]

used to refer to a deceitful and untrustworthy person who cannot be easily caught or exposed

Ex: With her quick wit and resourcefulness , she 'll as slippery as a snake in negotiations , securing the best deals for her company .

Đóng

[Danh từ]

a dishonest person with the tendency to deceive people for personal gain

kẻ lừa đảo, kẻ bịp bợm

kẻ lừa đảo, kẻ bịp bợm

Ex: She realized too late that her business partner was snake, coiling around her trust with false promises and secret schemes to undermine her success .

Đóng

[Danh từ]

expressions used when when two dice are thrown and both come up showing one spot

đôi một, xí ngầu một

đôi một, xí ngầu một

Đóng

[Tính từ]

showing a lack of confidence or courage in an awkward way

rụt rè, ngại ngùng

rụt rè, ngại ngùng

Ex: The shy student gave sheepish nod when the teacher asked if he needed help .

Đóng

[Cụm từ]

to seriously and honestly discuss a matter

Ex: The mediator encouraged the disputing parties talk turkey and find common ground to resolve the conflict .

Đóng

[Danh từ]

a person who does something thoughtless or annoying

kẻ ngu ngốc, người khó chịu

kẻ ngu ngốc, người khó chịu

Đóng

a whale of time

[Cụm từ]

an extremely enjoyable or thrilling time

Ex: The hiking trip in the mountains was a challenge, but the group had a whale of a time conquering the trails and admiring the breathtaking views.

Đóng

to whale on somebody or something

[Cụm từ]

to violently or forcefully hit a person or thing many times

Ex: The two wrestlers whaled on each other in the ring, giving the audience an intense and physical showdown.

Đóng

[Danh từ]

a man who is aggressive in making amorous advances to women

kẻ săn mồi, gã háo sắc

kẻ săn mồi, gã háo sắc

Đóng

[Động từ]

to eat something quickly and greedily, often without pausing

nuốt chửng, xơi gọn

nuốt chửng, xơi gọn

Ex: wolfed down the entire plate of nachos while watching the game .

Đóng

[Cụm từ]

something that when someone tries to deal with it causes many problems

Ex: The legal case became can of worms when new evidence emerged , leading to further complications and delays in the trial .

Đóng

[Danh từ]

a person who has a nasty or unethical character undeserving of respect

đồ đê tiện, kẻ ti tiện

đồ đê tiện, kẻ ti tiện

Đóng

(the) early bird catches the worm

[Câu]

used to imply that the person who starts their day or task early will have an advantage over those who start later or procrastinate

Ex: The early bird catches the worm, so I made sure to submit my application first.

Đóng

to worm something out of somebody

[Cụm từ]

to make someone reveal information by questioning them repeatedly or cleverly

Ex: The lawyer attempted to worm information out of the witness, hoping to uncover a crucial detail for the case.

Đóng

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