1. Break the news: Thông báo
Example: They are getting married. They have just broken the news to their friends.
2. Cost an arm and a leg: Rất đắt
Example: In the future, the robot will not cost an arm and a leg.
3. When pigs fly: Chỉ điều gì đó khó mà xảy ra được
Example: A: Maybe she will change her mind. We are getting back together.
B: When pigs fly! She has another man.
4. Look on the bright side:Hãy lạc quan lên
Example: A: I failed the exam again. Maybe I will never pass it.
B. Look on the bright side. If you study hard enough, you will pass the exam.
5. Easier said than done: Nói dễ hơn làm
Example: Starting your own business is easier said than done.
6. Drive one crazy: Làm phiền ai đó rất nhiều
Example: Please turn down the radio. It’s driving me crazy.
7. Take it easy: Đừng lo lắng, thư giãn nào
Example: I'm just going to take it easy this weekend, maybe go to a movie or a play.
8. Go into business: Bắt đầu công việc kinh doanh
Example: She's decided to go into business as a freelance computer programmer.
9. Be In a bad mood: Không vui
Example: After breaking up with her boyfriend, she was in a bad mood for several days.
10. Out of the world: Ngon
Example: Your roasted duck is out of the world.
11. Give it a shot: Thử cái gì đó
Example: I’ve never traveled alone before, but perhaps I’ll give it a shot.
12. Work like a dog: Làm việc rất chăm chỉ
Example: A: Jane works 6 days a week.
B: Really? She works like a dog.
13. Good for you: Làm tốt lắm
Good for you = Good job = Well done
Example: You passed your exam. Good for you!
14. Be in good spirits: Hạnh phúc, tâm trạng tốt
Example: He won three gold medals. Now he is in good spirits.
15. You scratch my back and I’ll scratch yours: Nếu cậu giúp tôi thì tôi sẽ giúp lại cậu
Example: If you do my Math homework, I’ll give you her phone number. You scratch my back and I’ll scratch yours.
Cô Nguyễn Thị Diễm Nhàn
Giáo viên Tiếng Anh – Trường Quốc tế Á Châu