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to miss the mark

notional

off the mark

off the top of one's head

to overrate

to predict

prediction

to put two and two together

to read one's mind

10-

to second-guess

11-

shot in the dark

12-

to speculate

13-

speculation

14-

speculative

15-

to surmise

16-

to suspect

17-

to suppose

18-

to survey

19-

survey

20-

to toss

21-

to underestimate

22-

warm

to miss the mark

Cụm từ

/mˈɪs ðə mˈɑːɹk/

Đóng

Đăng nhập

N/A

to fail in achieving the desired result

Ví dụ

Click on words

Her speech missed the mark and failed to generate the public support she had been hoping for.

Sleep a few hours, for your hands will tremble and you’ll miss your mark.

notional

Tính từ

oʊ

(giả định)

hư cấu

being solely based on imagination or theory rather that reality

off the mark

Cụm từ

/ˈɔf ðə mˈɑːɹk/

N/A

wrong and inaccurate

off the top of one's head

Cụm từ

/ˈɔf ðə tˈɑːp ʌv wˈʌnz hˈɛd/

N/A

Idiom

Informal

from one's memory, without spending time to carefully consider or think

What is the origin of the idiom "off the top of one's head" and when to use it?

The idiom "off the top of one's head" originates from the idea that information or ideas are presented without deep thought or prior planning. It is used to describe providing a quick response or answer based on one's immediate knowledge or intuition, rather than relying on research or careful consideration. This phrase emphasizes spontaneity and a lack of formal preparation.

to overrate

Động từ

/ˌoʊvɝˈɹeɪt/

(Coi trọng quá mức)

Đánh giá quá cao

to give something or someone more credit than is deserved

underestimate

to predict

Động từ

(tiên đoán)

dự đoán

to say that something is going to happen before it actually takes place

Thông Tin Ngữ Pháp:

Vị ngữ chuyển tiếp

prediction

Danh từ

(tiên đoán)

dự đoán

the act of saying what one thinks is going to happen in the future or what the outcome of something will be

to put two and two together

Cụm từ

/pˌʊt tˈuː ænd tˈuː təɡˈɛðɚ/

N/A

Idiom

Informal

to evaluate the situation and all its possible outcomes in order to draw a conclusion

What is the origin of the idiom "put two and two together" and when to use it?

The origin of the idiom "put two and two together" is not definitively known, but it likely stems from the basic mathematical principle of addition, where combining the numbers 2 and 2 results in 4. It is commonly used in situations where there are clues, hints, or pieces of evidence that, when combined, reveal a larger truth or understanding.

to read one's mind

Cụm từ

/ɹˈiːd wˈʌnz mˈaɪnd θˈɔːts/

N/A

to know what another person is thinking

to second-guess

Động từ

/sˈɛkəndɡˈɛs/

(đoán xem)

đoán trước

to predict or anticipate an event or someone's reaction

shot in the dark

Cụm từ

/ʃˈɑːt stˈæb ɪnðə dˈɑːɹk/

N/A

Idiom

Informal

an attempt to guess or do something without having sufficient information or knowing the consequences

What is the origin of the idiom "a shot in the dark" and when to use it?

The phrase "a shot in the dark" is an idiomatic expression that have been in use for many years. Its origin is not precisely known, but it likely developed from the idea of taking an action or making a guess with limited information, much like trying to hit a target with a shot or a stab in low-light or uncertain conditions.It is often used to convey the idea of taking a guess or making an attempt with limited knowledge or information, often in uncertain or risky situations.

to speculate

Động từ

eɪ

(đoán mò)

suy đoán

to form a theory or opinion about a subject without knowing all the facts

Thông Tin Ngữ Pháp:

Nội Động Từ

speculation

Danh từ

eɪ

(sự đồn đoán)

sự suy đoán

the creation of theories or opinions about something with no fact or proof

speculative

Tính từ

(căn cứ theo ý kiến)

giả thuyết

according to opinions or guesses instead of facts or evidence

to surmise

Động từ

aɪ

(suy đoán)

đoán

to come to a conclusion without enough evidence

Thông Tin Ngữ Pháp:

Vị ngữ chuyển tiếp

to suspect

Động từ

(nghi vấn)

nghi ngờ

to think that something is probably true, especially something bad, without having proof

Thông Tin Ngữ Pháp:

Vị ngữ chuyển tiếp

to suppose

Động từ

oʊ

(cho là)

giả sử

to think or believe that something is possible or true, without being sure

Thông Tin Ngữ Pháp:

Vị ngữ chuyển tiếp

to survey

Động từ

(khảo sát)

đánh giá

to take a closer look at something, especially thoroughly in order to investigate

Thông Tin Ngữ Pháp:

Vị ngữ chuyển tiếp

survey

Danh từ

(điều tra ý kiến)

khảo sát

an inspection of opinions or experiences of a specific group of people that is usually done in the from of questions

to toss

Động từ

(đưa ra quyết định bằng cách tung đồng xu)

quyết định bằng cách thả đồng xu

to make a decision by throwing a coin in the air and guessing which of its sides will be facing upward when it lands

Thông Tin Ngữ Pháp:

Vị ngữ chuyển tiếp

to underestimate

Động từ

/ˈəndɝˈɛstəˌmeɪt/, /ˈəndɝˈɛstəmət/

(coi thường)

đánh giá thấp

to regard something or someone as smaller or less important than they really are

Thông Tin Ngữ Pháp:

Vị ngữ chuyển tiếp

warm

Tính từ

(gần)

ấm

indicating that someone is getting closer to the correct answer or finding a hidden person or object

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