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Trước đây khi học Ielts, cô ít khi chú trọng vào việc sử dụng các idioms và phrases trong câu nói mà chỉ tập trung vào ngữ pháp là chính. Nhưng khi biết được rằng Idioms là một thành phần bổ trợ rất tốt để nâng điểm Ielts và quan trọng hơn là giúp ta “chém gió” như Tây, cô đã áp dụng Idioms nhiều hơn vào câu nói của mình. Kết quả là không những điểm Speaking của đã tăng lên 1đ, mà những kĩ năng khác cũng được bổ trợ tuyệt vời. Hôm nay, cô gửi đến các em top 99 idioms & phrases thường được sử dụng nhiều nhất trong năm 2016 do Englishshareworld tổng hợp. Học xong các idioms này, các em có thể tự tin “chém Tiếng Anh” như Tây rồi

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  1. be sick and tired of: I hate (also can’t stand)

Example: I’m sick and tired of doing nothing but work. Let’s go out tonight and have fun.

  1. bend over backwards: try very hard (maybe too much!)

Example: He bent over backwards to please his new wife, but she never seemed satisfied.

  1. bite off more than one can chew: take responsibility for more than one can manage

Example: John is so far behind in his studies. Besides classes, he plays sports and works at a part-time job. It seems he has bitten off more than he can chew.

  1. broke: to have no money

Example: I have to borrow some money from my Dad. Right now, I’m broke.

  1. change one’s mind: decide to do something different from what had been decided earlier

Example: I was planning to work late tonight, but I changed my mind. I’ll do extra work on the weekend instead.

  1. Cut it out!: stop doing something bad

Example: That noise is really annoying. Cut it out!

  1. drop someone a line: send a letter or email to someone

Example: It was good to meet you and I hope we can see each other again. Drop me a line when you have time.

  1. figure something out: come to understand a problem

Example: I don’t understand how to do this problem. Take a look at it. Maybe you can figure it out.

  1. fill in for someone: do their work while they are away

Example: While I was away from the store, my brother filled in for me.

  1. in ages: for a very long time

Example: Have you seen Joe recently? I haven’t seen him in ages.

  1. give someone a hand: help

Example: I want to move this desk to the next room. Can you give me a hand?

  1. hit the hay: go to bed (also hit the sack)

Example: It’s after 12 o’clock. I think it’s time to hit the hay.

  1. in the black: the business is making money, it is profitable

Example: Our business is really improving. We’ve been in the black all year.

  1. in the red: the business is losing money, it is unprofitable

Example: Business is really going poorly these days. We’ve been in the red

for the past three months.

  1. in the nick of time: not too late, but very close!

Example: I got to the drugstore just in the nick of time. It’s a good thing, because I really need this medicine!

  1. keep one’s chin up: remain brave and keep on trying

Example: I know things have been difficult for you recently, but keep your chin up. It will get better soon.

  1. know something like the back of your hand: know something very, very well

Example: If you get lost, just ask me for directions. I know this part of town like the back of my hand

  1. once in a while: sometimes, not very often

Example: Have you been to the new movie theater? No, only see movies once in a while  I usually stay home and watch TV.

  1. sharp: exactly at a that time

Example: I’ll meet you at 9 o’clock sharp. If you’re late, we’ll be in trouble!

  1. sleep on it: think about something before making a decision

Example: That sounds like a good deal, but I’d like to sleep on it before I give you my final decision.

  1. take it easy: relax

Example: I don’t have any special plans for the summer. I think I’ll just take it easy.

  1. to get the ball rolling: start something, especially something big

Example: We need to get this project started as soon as possible. I’m hoping you will help me get the ball rolling.

  1. up to the minute: the most recent information

Example: I wish I knew more about what is happening in the capital city. We need more up to the minute news.

  1. Twenty four/seven: every minute of every day, all the time

Example: You can access our web site 24/7. It’s very convenient!

  1. about to (do something): to be on the point of doing something –

Example: I was about to leave when the phone rang.

  1. according to (someone or something): as said or told by someone, in agreement with something, in the order of something, in proportion to something

Example: According to our teacher, there will be no class next week. We did everything according to the terms of our agreement.

  1. account for (something): to provide an explanation or answer for something

 Example: The bad weather accounts for the fact that few people came to the meeting.

  1. after all: considering the fact that something happened, something that is usually assumed

Example: You don’t need to phone him. After all, he never phones you.

  1. as a matter of fact: actually

Example: As a matter of fact, we have been to the history museum many times. learn

  1. as far as: to the extent or degree of something

Example: As far as I know the movie will start in a few minutes.

  1. as for: with regard to, concerning

Example: As for me, I think that I will return home now.

  1. as if: in the same way that something would be, that

Example: The drink tastes as if it were made with orange juice.

  1. as long as: provided that, on condition that

Example: As long as you promise to be careful you can borrow my car.

  1. as soon as: just after something

Example: When I phoned my friend as soon as I finished dinner.

  1. as to: with regard to, according to

Example: As to your question, I will answer it tomorrow.

  1. as well: in addition, also, too

Example: I plan to take a computer course this summer as well.

  1. as well as: in addition to

Example: Please bring your swimming suit as well as your towel.

  1. back and forth: backwards and forwards, first one way and then the other way

Example: The argument went back and forth before the judge made a decision.

  1. better off: to be in a better situation than before

Example: My friend would be better off if he sold his old car and bought a new one.

  1. break down (something): to divide something into parts, to separate something into simpler substances

Example: We tried to break down the problem for further study.    

  1. break up: to separate, to divide into groups or pieces, to put an end to something

Example: Nobody wanted to break up their groups.

  1. by the way: incidentally

Example: By the way, could you please bring your laptop computer tomorrow.

  1. carry out (something): to put something into action, to accomplish something, to do something

Example: The scientist wanted to carry out several experiments before discussing the new medicine.

  1. come up: to happen unexpectedly

Example: I will not be able to go to the party if something else comes up.

  1. come up with (something): to produce or find a thought/idea/answer

Example: I tried to come up with a name for the new magazine.

  1. deal with (something): to be concerned with something, to take action about something

Example: We will deal with the boxes tomorrow.

  1. end up (doing something or going somewhere): to do something that one had not planned to do, to go somewhere one had not planned to go

Example: We ended up going to a restaurant after the movie last night.

  1. figure out (someone or something): to try to understand someone or something, to solve something

Example: I finally figured out how to use the new DVD player.

  1. fill in (something): to write words in blank spaces

Example: Please fill in this form and give it to the receptionist.

  1. find out (something): to learn or discover something

Example: My mother is angry at me because she found out that I had quit my French class.

  1. first of all: the very first thing

Example: First of all we prepared the garden and then we planted the seeds.

  1. for good: permanently

Example: The city will close the public swimming pool for good next week.

  1. for sure: without doubt, certainly, surely

Example: I will go to the movie with you for sure next week.

  1. get back to (something): to return to something

Example: I was happy to get back to my work after my holiday.

  1. get into (something): to become interested or involved in something

Example: I do not want to get into an argument with my friend. We will get into the details of the plan tomorrow.

  1. get into (somewhere): to enter somewhere

Example: My friend wants to get into a good university. I bumped my head as I was getting into the car.

  1. get out of (somewhere): to leave somewhere, to escape from somewhere

Example: I want to hurry and get out of my house.

  1. get rid of (something): to give or throw something away, to sell or destroy something, to make a cold or fever disappear

Example: I bought a new television set so I want to get rid of the old one.

  1. get through (something): to complete something, to finish something

Example: I have much reading that I must get through before tomorrow.

  1. go ahead: to begin to do something

Example: Let`s go ahead and start now. We can`t wait any longer.

  1. go on: to continue

Example: The game will probably go on for an hour after we leave.

  1. go over (something): to examine or review something

Example: The accountant will go over the books tomorrow. We plan to go over that question tomorrow.

  1. go through (something): to discuss something, to look at something, to do something

Example: The teacher decided to go through the exercise before the test.

  1. go with (something): to choose one thing rather than another

Example: We decided to go with the small rental car rather than the large one.

  1. hang out (somewhere/with someone): to spend one`s time with no great purpose, to spend leisure time with friends

Example: Recently my friend has been hanging out with a group of people who are not a good influence on him.

  1. have (something) to do with (something): to be about something, to be on the subject of something, to be related to something

Example: The book has something to do with cooking but I am not sure if you will like it

  1. hold on: to wait a minute, to stop, to wait and not hang up the phone

Example: Please hold on for a minute while I lock the window.

  1. in a way: to a certain extent, a little, somewhat

Example: In a way I want to go to the new restaurant but in a way I don`t really care.

  1. in case: if, if something should happen

Example: I will take my umbrella in case it rains.

  1. in common: shared together or equally, in use or ownership by all

Example: I had nothing in common with the other members of the class.

  1. in detail: giving all the details, item by item

Example: The saleswoman explained about the new product in detail.

  1. in effect: for practical purposes, basically

Example: The man’s silence was in effect a way of disagreeing with the other people in the meeting.

  1. in fact: actually, the truth is

Example: The man has been to China before. In fact he has been there three times.

  1. in favor of (someone or something): to approve or support someone or something

Example: Everybody is in favor of the new police chief. My company is not in favor of changing our holiday schedule.

  1. in general: in most situations or circumstances

Example: In general, most of the people in our apartment are happy with the new manager.

  1. in order to: for the purpose of

Example: They have decided to close down the school for the summer in order to do some major repairs.

  1. in other words: in a different (usually more direct) way

Example: In other words, if you do not finish the assignment by Wednesday you will not pass the

course.

  1. in place in the proper place or location

Example:  Everything in the room was in place when we arrived for

the meeting.

  1. in some ways: in some unspecified way or manner, by some unspecified

Example:  In some ways I know what my friend: but in some ways I do not.

  1. in terms of (something): with regard to something

Example: In terms of our agreement with the other company we were not allowed to sell the products online.

  1. in time: early enough

Example: I did not come home in time to meet my cousin.

  1. keep (someone or something) in mind: to remember and think about someone or something

Example: I told my coworkers to keep the new starting time for work in mind.

  1. kind of: somewhat, more or less, moderately

Example: I was kind of tired when I arrived home last night.

  1. look for (something): to try to find something, to hunt/search for something

Example: My friend has been looking for her credit card all morning but she can`t find it.

  1. look up (something): to search for something in a dictionary or other book

Example: I will look up my friend’s name in the telephone book. I looked up the word in the dictionary.

  1. make a difference: to cause a change in a situation

Example: It does not make a difference whether our boss comes to the meeting or not.

  1. make sense: to seem reasonable

Example: His new proposal really does make sense.

  1. make sure: to make certain, to establish something without a doubt

Example: I want to make sure that my friend is going to meet me tomorrow.

  1. more or less: somewhat, to some extent

Example: I more or less have decided to study business next year.

  1. no matter: regardless

Example: No matter how hard that I try, my piano teacher is never satisfied.

  1. not at all: certainly not

Example: I am not at all happy with my new computer.

  1. of course: certainly, definitely, naturally

Example: Of course you can use my car if you want to.

  1. on the other hand: however, in contrast, looking at the opposite side of a matter

Example: He is very intelligent but on the other hand he is very lazy and always gets low marks at school.

  1. on time: at the scheduled time, exactly at the correct time, punctually

Example: Our train arrived exactly on time.

  1. once again: again, one more time, once more

Example: I tried once again to phone my boss at his home

  1. open to (something): to be agreeable to learn or hear about new ideas or suggestions

Example: Most members of the class were open to the teacher’s ideas.

  1. pick up (something): to get or receive something

Example: I will pick up my dry cleaning tomorrow. I picked up a copy of the newspaper at the station.

  1. point out (someone or something): to explain or call attention to someone or something

Example: My teacher was very kind when she pointed out the mistakes that I had made.

  1. put out (something): to produce or make something (a product/brochure/report/CD/movie/paper)

Example: The company puts out a newsletter every month for the employees.

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