Sách Street Talk 3 - Bài học 4

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at the end of {one's} rope [Cụm từ]

left with no energy or patience to deal with something

Ex: By this time next year , she will be at the end of her rope if she continues to work such long hours .

at the top of {one's} lungs [Cụm từ]

as loud as one is capable of

Ex: She was so excited about the news that she screamed at the top of her lungs .

to [bite|hold] {one's} tongue [Cụm từ]

to not say something, against one's wish, in order to avoid causing an argument or upsetting someone

Ex: He regretted not biting his tongue during the heated argument ; his harsh words caused irreparable damage .

without a hitch [Cụm từ]

(of a process or event) without encountering any problems, difficulties, or obstacles

Ex: The wedding ceremony went off without a hitch .

to [go] without a snag [Cụm từ]

to happen smoothly, without any problems or difficulties

Ex: The wedding went without a snag , which is rare for big events .

to [hang] (on|) in there [Cụm từ]

to continue trying to succeed regardless of difficulties or challenges

Ex: They will hang on in there and stay determined as they work towards their long-term goals .

to [have] the time of {one's} [life] [Cụm từ]

to have a lot of fun and really enjoy oneself

Ex: The children had the time of their lives at the amusement park , riding roller coasters and eating cotton candy .

skin and bone [Cụm từ]

used to refer to someone who is extremely thin, often in an unattractive and unhealthy way

Ex: She was so frail , appearing almost skin and bone .

to {not} [sleep] a wink [Cụm từ]

to get no sleep

Ex: She had so much on her mind that she could n't sleep a wink before the important exam .

to [sleep] like a log [Cụm từ]

to sleep very deeply

Ex: The soothing lullaby helped the baby sleep like a log throughout the night .

spitting image [Danh từ]

bản sao

Ex: She looks like the spitting image of her mother when she was young ; they could be mistaken for twins .

Cô ấy trông giống hệt như bản sao của mẹ mình khi còn trẻ; họ có thể bị nhầm lẫn là chị em sinh đôi.