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♦ Teamwork and Tenacity Takes Taiwan to The Top
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☀ 22 Thành Ngữ Chung cho IELTS Speaking ☀
<3 1. on the dot – W – happens at a particular time, precise time, exactly time.
==>The class will start at 8:00 a.m. on the dot, so don’t be late!
<3 2. and then some – and even more; and more than has been mentioned.
==> It looked like 20,000 people and then some were crowded into the stadium. Investors in the business got their money back and then some.
<3 3. Find my feet – to become comfortable doing something.
==>Moving to a new city was difficult as first, but I soon found my feet.
<3 4. read my/your/his mind – W – refers to the idea that thoughts are known by another.
==>I was surprised he knew what I was planning, like he could read my mind.
<3 5. before long W – a rather short amount of time.
==>I will be gone before long, but I hope you learn a lot
<3 6. Cost an arm and a leg – really expensive.
==>This dress is really nice, but it cost me an arm and a leg.
<3 7. Set in their ways – not wanting to change
==>My parents are quite traditional and set in their ways
<3 8. (the) bottom line W – most important number or information.
==>My bottom line to do this job is freedom from meddling!
Don’t give me the details of what the client said about the bid, just tell me his bottom line.
<3 9. burn the midnight oil – stay up late, esp work late
==>We’re gonna have to burn the midnight oil to get this job done by tomorrow.
<3 10. call it a day – end the job (or task) for the day, (or night)
==> Well, it was nice chatting with you, but it’s time for me to call it a day.
<3 11. change one’s mind W – to change a decision or opinion.
==>Nothing you have told me motivates me to change my mind.
<3 12. Over the moon – to be extremely pleased or happy.
==>I was over the moon when I passed my speaking test.
<3 13. (Right) off the top of my head – saying something without giving it too much thought or without precise knowledge.
==>You are familiar enough with the data. Give us the information off the top of your head.
<3 14. catch your/my/his eye W – something or someone that has a visual attraction for you, can be a written description as well. Really is often used to introduce this idiom.
==>That pretty girl really caught my eye. Do any of these watches catch your eye? The price on that advertised special really caught my eye.
<3 15. down in the dumps – unhappy, sad
==> She’s a bit down in the dumps because she failed one of her exams.
<3 16. (on the) cutting edge W – the most modern, up to date process or product/equipment
==>His teaching process is on the cutting edge. This new computer is cutting edge technology.
<3 17. Put all your eggs in one basket – put all your money or effort into one thing.
==>Don’t put all your eggs in one basket. You should apply to lots of different universities
<3 18. chill out – relax, calm down
==> Despite terrorism, Obama still kept calm, and told his staff to chill out, and got back to work.
<3 19. Miss the boat – miss an opportunity.
==>I sent my application in late and I think I missed the boat.
<3 20. (to be) fed up with – tired of, disgusted with
==>Be careful, I think the boss is fed up with us today
<3 21. Once in a blue moon – happens very rarely.
==>A student will get a 9 in the IELTS writing test once in a blue moon.
<3 22. white elephant W – an unprofitable investment, something that is large and unwieldy and is a nuisance and/or expensive to maintain.
==>That new motorbike I bought is really a white elephant, it is expensive and too big for these streets.
⛔ Lưu ý:
- Các em phải hiểu rõ các idioms thì mới sử dụng nhé. Không áp dụng một cách bừa bãi khi không hiểu rõ.
- Không sử dụng idioms cho phần Writing nhé!
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