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Sách Street Talk 1 - Cái Nhìn Cận Cảnh: Bài học 10

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zero
[Tính từ]

having no measurable or otherwise determinable value

không, rỗng

không, rỗng

to zero in on
[Động từ]

to concentrate closely on a particular matter

tập trung vào, nhắm vào

tập trung vào, nhắm vào

Ex: I zeroed in on the critical aspects of the project to ensure its success.Tôi **tập trung vào** các khía cạnh quan trọng của dự án để đảm bảo thành công của nó.
from day one
[Cụm từ]

since the earliest stage or point in time

Ex: We 've followed this from day one.

to examine a thing or person very quickly

Ex: When considering buying a used car , it 's essential give it a once-over to look for any visible issues or signs of wear and tear .
goody two shoes
[Cụm từ]

a person who tries hard to let others know that they always do the right thing and behave well

Ex: She always volunteers for every task and never misses an opportunity to remind everyone about it.

nearly identical, especially in looks or behavior

Ex: The twins like two peas in a pod.
the third degree
[Cụm từ]

a tough and forceful way of questioning someone in order to make them reveal information or admit to something, often using harsh methods

Ex: The officers were intensively interrogating the suspect , giving the third degree throughout the night .
to deep-six
[Động từ]

toss out; get rid of

vứt bỏ, loại bỏ

vứt bỏ, loại bỏ

used to say that both options or situations are equal and that none is better or worse than the other

Ex: Whether you choose the blue shirt or the red one, it's six of one, half a dozen of the otherthey both look equally good on you.

in a situation that involves difficulty, particularly one that is worse compared to that of others

Ex: Having to recover from a severe injury put the athlete behind the eight ball in terms of returning to peak performance.
on cloud nine
[Cụm từ]

tremendously excited about something

Ex: Receiving the acceptance letter to her dream university put on cloud nine.

dressed up in a very attractive or fashionable way

Ex: Emma always dresses to the nines for special occasions, effortlessly combining elegance and fashion-forward choices.
catch-22
[Tính từ]

***a dilemma or difficult circumstance from which there is no escape because of mutually conflicting or dependent conditions

tình thế tiến thoái lưỡng nan, tình huống không lối thoát

tình thế tiến thoái lưỡng nan, tình huống không lối thoát

used to describe a sudden departure or a hasty retreat

Ex: The party was getting out of hand, so we decided to make a twenty-three skidoo and leave before things got any worse.
forty winks
[Danh từ]

a short, light nap or brief sleep taken to rest and regain energy

một giấc ngủ ngắn, giấc ngủ phục hồi năng lượng

một giấc ngủ ngắn, giấc ngủ phục hồi năng lượng

Ex: Whenever I 'm feeling tired and need a quick energy boost , I 'll take forty winks before continuing my work .Bất cứ khi nào tôi cảm thấy mệt mỏi và cần một sự tăng năng lượng nhanh chóng, tôi sẽ **chợp mắt một chút** trước khi tiếp tục công việc của mình.

used to say that the chances of something happening or being true are very slim

Ex: That cat never in a million years going to accept the new puppy .
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