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1. Abandon an attempt Từ bỏ nỗ lực She had to abandon her attempt at climbing the mountain.

2. Abandon a policy Từ bỏ chính sách The government decided to abandon its controversial policy.

3. Abide by a decision Tuân theo quyết định We must abide by the decision of the court.

4. Demonstrate an ability Thể hiện khả năng He demonstrated his ability to solve complex problems.

5. Proven ability Khả năng đã được chứng minh Her proven ability in leadership impressed everyone.

6. Abject apology Lời xin lỗi đau lòng He offered an abject apology for his mistake.

7. Abject failure Thất bại đau lòng It was an abject failure that we couldn't recover from.

8. Abject misery Nỗi đau khốn khổ The refugees faced abject misery in the war zone.

9. Abject poverty Nghèo đói nặng nề Many families live in abject poverty in that area.

10. Abject terror Nỗi kinh hoàng tột cùng The villagers lived in abject terror under the dictator.

11. Abortive attempt Sự cố gắng thất bại His abortive attempt to fix the machine frustrated him.

12. Abrasive manner Cách cư xử cay độc His abrasive manner alienated his coworkers.

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13. Absolutely delighted Hoàn toàn vui mừng She was absolutely delighted with her birthday present.

14. Absolutely essential Hoàn toàn cần thiết Water is absolutely essential for life.

15. Absolutely furious Hoàn toàn tức giận He was absolutely furious about the situation.

16. Absolutely vital Hoàn toàn quan trọng Clear communication is absolutely vital in teamwork.

17. Absolutely wonderful Hoàn toàn tuyệt vời The weather on our vacation was absolutely wonderful.

18. Have absolutely no idea Hoàn toàn không biết I have absolutely no idea how to fix this problem.

19. Utterly absurd Hoàn toàn ngớ ngẩn His decision to quit his job was utterly absurd.

20. Abuse trust Lạm dụng sự tin tưởng It's unforgivable to abuse trust in a relationship.

21. Academic year Năm học The academic year starts in September.

22. Broad accent Phong âm rộng He spoke with a broad accent that was hard to understand.

23. Trace of an accent Dấu vết của một phong âm Despite living abroad for years, she still had a trace of her
accent.
24. Remote access your email Truy cập từ xa vào email của bạn You can use remote access to check your email from
anywhere.
25. Highest accolade Sự ca ngợi cao nhất Winning the Nobel Prize is the highest accolade in science.

26. Accomplished actor Diễn viên tài năng He's an accomplished actor with many awards.

27. Detailed account Báo cáo chi tiết The detective gave a detailed account of the crime scene.

28. Exhaustive account Báo cáo toàn diện She provided an exhaustive account of her research findings.

29. Give an account of Đưa ra một bản tường trình He gave an account of his whereabouts on the night of the
crime.
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30. Open a current account Mở tài khoản hiện tại I need to open a current account for my salary.

31. Accumulate experience Tích lũy kinh nghiệm He worked hard to accumulate experience in his field.

32. Amazing degree of accuracy Mức độ chính xác đáng kinh ngạc The machine operates with an amazing degree of accuracy.

33. Sense of achievement Cảm giác đạt được Completing the marathon gave her a sense of achievement.

34. Belittle someone’s achievements Miệt thị thành tựu của ai đó It's not fair to belittle someone's achievements.

35. Celebrate the achievements Kỷ niệm những thành tựu We gathered to celebrate the achievements of our team.

36. Casual acquaintance Người quen thoáng qua He was just a casual acquaintance, nothing more.

37. Make someone’s acquaintance Kết bạn với ai đó I'd like to make your acquaintance.

38. Acquire knowledge Thu nhận kiến thức Reading helps us acquire knowledge about various topics.

39. Acquire a taste for Phát triển sở thích She acquired a taste for classical music after attending a
concert.
40. Get a message across Truyền đạt thông điệp The speaker struggled to get her message across to the
audience.
41. Act your age Hành xử đúng tuổi Stop acting like a child and act your age.

42. Act as a go-between Hành động như một người trung gian She agreed to act as a go-between in the negotiations.

43. As a referee Với tư cách là trọng tài As a referee, you must remain impartial.

44. Act on a suggestion Hành động theo gợi ý He decided to act on her suggestion and apply for the job.

45. Act on a tip off Hành động theo gợi ý từ một người cảnh báo The police acted on a tip-off and arrested the suspect.

46. Take industrial action Thực hiện hành động công nghiệp The workers decided to take industrial action to protest low
wages.
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47. Flurry industrial action Loạt hành động công nghiệp There was a flurry of industrial action following the layoffs.

48. Accomplished actor Diễn viên tài năng She's an accomplished actor who can play any role
convincingly.
49. Financial acumen Sự sáng suốt về tài chính His financial acumen helped him build a successful business.

50. Adapt to changing circumstances Thích ứng với những tình huống thay đổi He's able to adapt to changing circumstances quickly.

51. Jot down an address Ghi lại địa chỉ Let me jot down the address before I forget it.

52. Address an issue Giải quyết một vấn đề It's important to address the issue before it gets worse.

53. Address a problem Giải quyết một vấn đề We need to address the problem of pollution in our city.

54. Adhere to beliefs Tuân thủ niềm tin She adhered to her beliefs even in the face of criticism.

55. Adhere to ideals Tuân thủ lý tưởng The organization adheres to high ideals of integrity.

56. Adhere to a philosophy Tuân thủ triết lý He lives his life adhering to the philosophy of minimalism.

57. Adhere to principles Tuân thủ nguyên tắc It's important to adhere to principles of honesty and
integrity.
58. Adhere to standards Tuân thủ tiêu chuẩn The company adheres to high standards of quality control.

59. Adjourn a meeting Hoãn cuộc họp They decided to adjourn the meeting until the next day.

60. Adjourn a trial Hoãn phiên xử The judge agreed to adjourn the trial due to new evidence.

61. Express admiration Bày tỏ sự ngưỡng mộ He expressed his admiration for her talent.

62. Profound admiration Sự ngưỡng mộ sâu sắc She felt a profound admiration for her mentor.

63. Admit defeat Thừa nhận thất bại It's hard for him to admit defeat after working so hard.

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64. Adopt a method Áp dụng một phương pháp We decided to adopt a new method to increase efficiency.

65. Surge of adrenaline Sự tăng cao của drenaline He felt a surge of adrenaline as he prepared to jump.

66. Advanced computer skills Kỹ năng máy tính tiên tiến She was hired for her advanced computer skills.

67. Advanced knowledge Kiến thức tiên tiến He possessed advanced knowledge in physics.

68. Key advantage Ưu điểm chính The key advantage of this product is its versatility.

69. Work to someone’s advantage Làm việc vì lợi ích của ai đó She always works to her advantage in negotiations.

70. Advantages outweigh the disadvantages Ưu điểm lớn hơn nhược điểm The advantages of living in the city outweigh the
disadvantages.
71. Sense of adventure Tinh thần phiêu lưu He had a strong sense of adventure and loved to travel.

72. Thirst for adventure Khao khát sự phiêu lưu She had a thirst for adventure and exploration.

73. Adverse reaction Phản ứng phản bác He had an adverse reaction to the medication.

74. Adverse weather conditions Điều kiện thời tiết bất lợi The plane was delayed due to adverse weather conditions.

75. Follow advice Tuân theo lời khuyên It's wise to follow the doctor's advice for a speedy recovery.

76. Ignore someone’s advice Lờ đi lời khuyên của ai đó He regretted ignoring his father's advice.

77. Offer advice Đưa ra lời khuyên She offered advice on how to improve the situation.

78. Affect the bottom line Ảnh hưởng đến kết quả cuối cùng Rising costs began to affect the company's bottom line.

79. Affordable housing Nhà ở giá phải chăng The city desperately needs more affordable housing.

80. Keep afloat Giữ cho hoạt động đủ để tồn tại Despite financial troubles, the company managed to keep
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81. After careful consideration Sau khi cân nhắc kỹ lưỡng After careful consideration, we decided to proceed.

82. Against your better judgement Trái với lẽ dĩ nhiên của bạn He went against his better judgment and invested in risky
stocks.
83. Make a stand against Thể hiện sự phản đối They decided to make a stand against injustice.

84. Take a firm stance against Thể hiện lập trường mạnh mẽ phản đối The organization took a firm stance against discrimination.

85. Feel your age Cảm thấy tuổi của bạn After the long hike, she really felt her age.

86. Look your age Trông đúng tuổi With her new haircut, she finally looked her age.

87. Age-old tradition Truyền thống hàng trăm năm The festival celebrates an age-old tradition.

88. Mental agility Sự minh mẫn tinh thần Chess requires mental agility and strategic thinking.

89. Agreed credit limit Giới hạn tín dụng đồng ý They set an agreed credit limit for the client.

90. Arrive at an agreement Đạt được một thỏa thuận After much negotiation, they finally arrived at an agreement.

91. In broad agreement Đồng thuận rộng rãi The two parties were in broad agreement on most issues.

92. Broker an agreement Giao kèo một thỏa thuận She brokered an agreement between the two sides.

93. Enter into an agreement Ký kết một thỏa thuận The two companies entered into an agreement to
collaborate.
94. Prenuptial agreement Thỏa thuận trước hôn nhân They signed a prenuptial agreement to protect their assets.

95. Reach agreement Đạt được một thỏa thuận After hours of negotiation, they finally reached agreement.

96. State an aim Nêu một mục tiêu He stated his aim of becoming a successful entrepreneur.

97. Air a grievance Bày tỏ một sự oán giận The employees aired their grievances at the meeting.

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98. Low-cost airline Hãng hàng không giá rẻ We booked tickets with a low-cost airline for our trip.

99. Set off a fire alarm Kích hoạt báo cháy Burning popcorn set off the fire alarm in the building.

100. Alight from a bus Xuống từ một chiếc xe buýt Please alight from the bus in an orderly manner.

101. Deny all knowledge Phủ nhận mọi kiến thức He denied all knowledge of the missing documents.

102. Open all hours Mở cửa suốt ngày đêm The convenience store is open all hours for customers.

103. With all due respect Với tất cả sự tôn trọng With all due respect, I disagree with your decision.

104. All-star cast Dàn diễn viên hàng đầu The movie boasted an all-star cast of Hollywood actors.

105. Allay fears Làm dịu đi nỗi sợ hãi The doctor tried to allay her fears about the surgery.

106. Allocate part of a budget Phân bổ một phần ngân sách We need to allocate part of the budget for marketing.

107. Allocate resources Phân bổ nguồn lực They allocated resources to improve customer service.

108. Alternative energy source Nguồn năng lượng thay thế Solar power is an alternative energy source.

109. Be left with little alternative Chỉ còn ít lựa chọn khác After the store closed, she was left with little alternative.

110. Come up with an alternative Đưa ra một phương án thay thế They need to come up with an alternative solution.

111. Feasible alternative Phương án thay thế khả thi We need to find a feasible alternative to this plan.

112. Amazing chain of events Chuỗi sự kiện đáng kinh ngạc It was an amazing chain of events that led to his success.

113. Lifelong ambition Ước mơ suốt đời Becoming a doctor was her lifelong ambition.

114. Realize your ambition Thực hiện ước mơ của bạn He finally realized his ambition of starting his own business.

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115. Inordinate amount Số lượng không hợp lý They charged an inordinate amount for such a small service.

116. Large amount Số lượng lớn She received a large amount of money from her inheritance.

117. Abandon an attempt Từ bỏ nỗ lực She had to abandon her attempt at climbing the mountain.

118. Abandon a policy Từ bỏ chính sách The government decided to abandon its controversial policy.

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119. Significant amount of Số lượng đáng kể The company invested a significant amount of money in
research and development.
120. Small amount Số lượng nhỏ He only needed a small amount of flour to bake the cake.

121. Substantial amount of Số lượng đáng kể They donated a substantial amount of food to the shelter.

122. Ample room Không gian đủ rộng The new apartment had ample room for all of their
furniture.
123. Source of amusement Nguồn cảm hứng Her witty jokes were always a source of amusement for us.

124. Critical analysis Phân tích phê bình The book received critical analysis from literary scholars.

125. Pent-up anger Sự tức giận nén trong After years of mistreatment, he finally let out his pent-up
anger.
126. Announce record profits Công bố lợi nhuận kỷ lục The company was proud to announce record profits for the
quarter.
127. Annual tradition Truyền thống hàng năm The Christmas tree lighting ceremony is an annual tradition.

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128. Give a straight answer Đưa ra một câu trả lời trực tiếp Please give me a straight answer to my question.

129. Anti-ageing properties Tính chất chống lão hóa This cream is said to have anti-ageing properties.

130. Eager anticipation Sự chờ đợi háo hức The fans awaited the release of the album with eager
anticipation.
131. Antisocial behavior Hành vi không xã hội His antisocial behavior made it difficult to make friends.

132. Abject apology Lời xin lỗi đau lòng He offered an abject apology for his mistake.

133. Appear in court Xuất hiện tại tòa án He was required to appear in court as a witness.

134. Work up an application Làm việc để hoàn thiện đơn đăng ký She worked up the application before submitting it.

135. Greatly appreciate Rất đánh giá cao We greatly appreciate your help in this matter.

136. Step-by-step approach Phương pháp từng bước Learning a new language requires a step-by-step approach.

137. Approve a plan Phê duyệt một kế hoạch The committee unanimously approved the plan.

138. Arduous journey Hành trình gian khổ The climbers faced an arduous journey to the summit.

139. Run-down area Khu vực xuống cấp The government plans to revitalize the run-down area.

140. Be drawn into an argument Bị cuốn vào một cuộc tranh cãi She didn't want to be drawn into an argument with him.

141. Lose an argument Thất bại trong một cuộc tranh cãi He hated to lose an argument, so he always prepared well.

142. Win an argument Chiến thắng trong một cuộc tranh cãi She was determined to win the argument with her logic.

143. Difficulty arises Vấn đề phát sinh Difficulty arises when we least expect it.

144. Dispute arises Xung đột phát sinh A dispute arose over the ownership of the property.

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145. Opportunity arises Cơ hội nảy sinh An opportunity arose for her to showcase her talents.

146. Problem arises Vấn đề nảy sinh A problem arises when there's a lack of communication.

147. Disband an army Giải thể một quân đội After the war, they decided to disband the army.

148. Rumor flies around Tin đồn lan truyền Rumors flew around after the scandal broke.

149. Arouse someone’s interest Gợi mở sự quan tâm của ai đó The mysterious package aroused her interest.

150. Make arrangements Sắp xếp They made arrangements for the event well in advance.

151. Arrive at an agreement Đạt được một thỏa thuận After much negotiation, they finally arrived at an agreement.

152. Arrive at a conclusion Đưa ra một kết luận The scientists arrived at a conclusion after months of study.

153. Thoroughly ashamed Xấu hổ một cách triệt để He was thoroughly ashamed of his behavior at the party.

154. Ask for an extension Yêu cầu gia hạn He had to ask for an extension on his project deadline.

155. Aspects of the job Các khía cạnh của công việc She enjoyed the creative aspects of her job.

156. Cast aspersions Nói xấu, phê phán He cast aspersions on her character without evidence.

157. Assess something’s value Đánh giá giá trị của cái gì đó They needed to assess the value of the antique before
selling it.
158. Carry out a risk assessment Tiến hành đánh giá rủi ro The company needs to carry out a risk assessment before
making a decision.
159. Immense asset Tài sản vô cùng lớn His knowledge and experience were seen as an immense
asset to the team.
160. Hand in assignments Nộp bài tập Don't forget to hand in your assignments by Friday.

161. Submit assignments Nộp bài tập Students are required to submit assignments online.

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162. Give repeated assurances Đưa ra những lời cam đoan lặp lại He gave repeated assurances that he would complete the
project on time.
163. Astronomical fees Phí cực kỳ lớn The lawyer's astronomical fees left him bankrupt.

164. Convivial atmosphere Bầu không khí vui vẻ The dinner party had a convivial atmosphere.

165. Create an atmosphere Tạo ra bầu không khí She lit candles to create a romantic atmosphere.

166. Evoke an atmosphere Gợi lên bầu không khí The painting evoked an atmosphere of tranquility.

167. Poison the atmosphere Làm ô nhiễm bầu không khí His negative comments poisoned the atmosphere of the
meeting.
168. Soak up atmosphere Tiếp thu bầu không khí Sitting by the fireplace, they soaked up the cozy atmosphere.

169. Come under attack Bị tấn công The company came under attack from competitors.

170. Massive heart attack Đau tim cực kỳ nghiêm trọng He suffered a massive heart attack and was rushed to the
hospital.
171. Unprovoked attack Cuộc tấn công không bị kích động The villagers were shocked by the unprovoked attack on
their village.
172. Spate of attacks Loạt cuộc tấn công There has been a spate of cyber attacks in recent months.

173. Abandon an attempt Bỏ cuộc cố gắng Faced with insurmountable obstacles, he decided to
abandon the attempt.
174. Abortive attempt Sự cố gắng không thành công Their abortive attempt at negotiation led to frustration.

175. Make an attempt Thử một cách nào đó He decided to make an attempt at climbing the mountain.

176. Attend a formal function Tham dự một sự kiện chính thức She attended the formal function in her best attire.

177. Attend school Đi học All children are required to attend school until a certain age.

178. Hold someone’s attention Giữ sự chú ý của ai đó The magician's tricks held everyone's attention.

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179. Undivided attention Sự chú ý không bị phân chia She listened with undivided attention to the speaker.

180. Attention wanders Sự chú ý trôi dạt His attention wanders during long lectures.

181. Have an attitude problem Có vấn đề về thái độ His constant complaining suggests he has an attitude
problem.
182. Stunningly attractive Hấp dẫn đến ngạc nhiên She was stunningly attractive in her evening gown.

183. Auburn hair Tóc màu hồng Her auburn hair shone in the sunlight.

184. Exercise authority Thể hiện quyền lực As the CEO, she needed to exercise authority over the
company.
185. Leading authority Nhà lãnh đạo uy tín He is considered a leading authority in the field of medicine.

186. In a position of authority Ở trong một vị trí quyền lực As the manager, he is in a position of authority.

187. Automatic car Xe tự động He prefers an automatic car for city driving.

188. Broad avenue Con đường rộng lớn The city planners planted trees along the broad avenue.

189. Awaken your interest Đánh thức sự quan tâm của bạn The exotic music awakened her interest in different cultures.

190. Present an award Trao giải He was honored to present an award to the winner.

191. Award damages Phân quyền The court awarded damages to the victim of the accident.

192. Be awarded a penalty Bị phạt He was awarded a penalty for his foul during the game.

193. Become aware Nhận thức được She became aware of the importance of exercise for health.

194. Totally awesome Hoàn toàn tuyệt vời The concert was totally awesome; everyone had a great
time.
195. Tribe of balloons Bầy bóng bay A tribe of balloons filled the sky during the festival.

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196. Have a baby Sinh em bé They were thrilled to have a baby after years of trying.

197. Newborn baby Em bé mới sinh The newborn baby slept peacefully in the crib.

198. Back in fashion Trở lại thời trang Bell-bottom jeans are back in fashion this season.

199. Bring back on a promise Nhớ lại lời hứa He failed to bring back on his promise of fixing the roof.

200. Pay back a loan Trả lại khoản vay He promised to pay back the loan within six months.

201. Push back the frontiers Đẩy lùi ranh giới Their research aims to push back the frontiers of science.

202. Tradition dates back to Truyền thống có từ The tradition of gift-giving dates back to ancient times.

203. Traffic tails back Giao thông tắc nghẽn Due to the accident, traffic tailed back for miles.

204. Back of beyond Nơi xa xôi, hẻo lánh His house was located in the back of beyond, far from
civilization.
205. Be glad to see the back of Rất vui khi rời đi After the project was over, they were glad to see the back of
it.
206. Back up conclusions Hỗ trợ kết luận The data backed up the conclusions drawn by the
researchers.
207. Bad language Tục ngữ He was reprimanded for using bad language in class.

208. Create a bad impression Tạo ấn tượng xấu His behavior at the meeting created a bad impression.

209. On bad terms Ở trạng thái xấu They parted ways on bad terms after the argument.

210. Take something badly Tiếp nhận cái gì đó một cách xấu He took the criticism badly and became defensive.

211. Keep your balance Giữ thăng bằng It's important to keep your balance while walking on a
tightrope.
212. Strike balance between Đạt được sự cân bằng giữa She managed to strike a balance between work and personal
life.
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213. Balance the books Cân đối sách The accountant worked diligently to balance the books.

214. Banish wrinkles Loại bỏ nếp nhăn The new cream promises to banish wrinkles in just weeks.

215. Online banking Ngân hàng trực tuyến She prefers online banking for its convenience.

216. Have a barbecue Tổ chức buổi nướng BBQ They decided to have a barbecue in the backyard.

217. Organize a barbecue Tổ chức buổi nướng BBQ He organized a barbecue for his friends over the weekend.

218. Barrage of insults Loạt lời lẽ xúc phạm She endured a barrage of insults during the argument.

219. Barrage of questions Loạt câu hỏi After the presentation, he faced a barrage of questions.

220. Loosely based on Dựa vào một cách tự do The movie was loosely based on the true events of the war.

221. Basic principle Nguyên lý cơ bản The book explains the basic principles of physics.

222. Win the battle Chiến thắng cuộc chiến Despite the odds, they managed to win the battle.

223. Be awarded a penalty Bị phạt He was awarded a penalty for his foul during the game.

224. Drawn into an argument Bị cuốn vào một cuộc tranh cãi He didn't want to be drawn into an argument with him.

225. Be given leave Được cấp phép She was given leave from work to attend her sister's
wedding.
226. Be given a sentence Bị kết án He was given a sentence of two years for his crime.

227. Be given a yellow card Bị rút thẻ vàng The player was given a yellow card for his rough tackle.

228. Be on the go Luôn bận rộn She's always on the go, juggling work and family life.

229. Be joined in matrimony Kết hôn They were joined in matrimony in a beautiful ceremony.

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230. Be left with little alternative Chỉ còn ít lựa chọn khác Faced with the difficult situation, she was left with little
alternative.
231. Be open to offers Sẵn sàng nhận đề xuất The company is open to offers for partnership.

232. Be the only option open to Là lựa chọn duy nhất mở ra At that time, moving abroad seemed to be the only option
open to him.
233. Someone in poor health Ai đó trong tình trạng sức khỏe kém They decided to visit someone in poor health in the hospital.

234. Someone prospects for Ai đó triển vọng She is someone with great prospects for the future.

235. Someone in for a shock Ai đó sẽ bị sốc When they hear the news, they'll be in for a shock.

236. Someone up for Ai đó sẵn sàng cho cái gì đó He's someone who's always up for a challenge.

237. Someone worth a try Ai đó xứng đáng một cơ hội She seemed like someone worth a try for the job.

238. Bear left Rẽ trái At the intersection, bear left to reach the park.

239. Bear little resemblance Giống nhau ít Despite being twins, they bear little resemblance to each
other.
240. Bear in mind Ghi nhớ, nhớ kỹ Bear in mind the importance of being on time.

241. Bear a striking resemblance to Giống nhau một cách đáng kinh ngạc The young boy bears a striking resemblance to his father.

242. Bear the suspense Chịu đựng sự hồi hộp She couldn't bear the suspense of waiting for the results.

243. Bear the thought of Chịu đựng suy nghĩ về He couldn't bear the thought of losing his best friend.

244. Not bear comparison with Không thể so sánh với Her cooking does not bear comparison with her
grandmother's.
245. Off the beaten track Xa xôi, ít người biết đến They decided to explore off the beaten track for their
vacation.
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246. Become aware Nhận thức She began to become aware of the dangers around her.

247. Become a habit Trở thành thói quen Drinking coffee every morning has become a habit for him.

248. Bed of rice Nền gạo The curry was served on a bed of rice.

249. Swarm of bees Đàn ong A swarm of bees descended upon the garden.

250. Antisocial behavior Hành vi không xã hội Antisocial behavior is often a sign of deeper issues.

251. Disorderly behavior Hành vi không ngăn nắp The disorderly behavior disrupted the classroom.

252. Unacceptable behavior Hành vi không chấp nhận được Unacceptable behavior will not be tolerated here.

253. Put the past behind you Quên đi quá khứ It's time to put the past behind you and move forward.

254. Widespread belief Niềm tin phổ biến There's a widespread belief that exercise is important.

255. Adhere to beliefs Tuân theo niềm tin She always adheres to her beliefs no matter what.

256. Belittle someone’s Coi thường ai đó Don't belittle someone's achievements.

257. Claim benefits Đòi quyền lợi He decided to claim benefits after losing his job.

258. Give it your best shot Cố gắng hết sức Even if you fail, at least give it your best shot.

259. Betray someone’s trust Phản bội sự tin tưởng của ai đó It's hard to forgive someone who betrays your trust.

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260. Draw a comparison between So sánh giữa Let's draw a comparison between these two products.

261. Put some distance between Đặt một khoảng cách giữa It's important to put some distance between work and
home.
262. Strike a balance between Đạt được sự cân bằng giữa It's a challenge to strike a balance between work and life.

263. Beyond reasonable doubt Ngoài mức nghi ngờ hợp lý He was found guilty beyond reasonable doubt.

264. Back of beyond Tận cùng của xa xôi The village was located in the back of beyond.

265. Change beyond recognition Thay đổi đáng kể đến mức không nhận ra The town had changed beyond recognition in the last
decade.
266. Highest bidder Người ra giá cao nhất The painting was sold to the highest bidder at the auction.

267. Foot the bill Thanh toán hóa đơn He offered to foot the bill for dinner.

268. Run up a bill Tích luỹ hóa đơn We ran up a bill at the restaurant last night.

269. Flock of birds Đàn chim A flock of birds flew overhead.

270. Come as a bit of a shock Gây sốc một chút His resignation came as a bit of a shock to everyone.

271. Bitter economy Kinh tế khó khăn The country was facing a bitter economy due to recession.

272. Black economy Kinh tế đen The black economy thrived in the underground market.

273. Blame rests with Lỗi nằm ở The blame rests with those who made the decision.

274. Shoulder the blame Chịu trách nhiệm về lỗi He was willing to shoulder the blame for the mistake.

275. Blank expression Biểu cảm trống trải He stared at her with a blank expression.

276. Blatantly obvious Rõ ràng một cách trắng trợn It was blatantly obvious that he was lying.

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277. Play a blinder Chơi một trận xuất sắc She played a blinder in the final match.

278. Wedded bliss Hạnh phúc hôn nhân They were living in wedded bliss after their honeymoon.

279. Blissfully happy Hạnh phúc không gì so sánh được They were blissfully happy in each other's company.

280. Lift a blockade Gỡ bỏ khóa kéo Negotiations aimed to lift the blockade between the two
nations.
281. Blond hair Tóc vàng She had blond hair that shimmered in the sunlight.

282. Severe blow Đòn đau nặng Losing his job was a severe blow to his confidence.

283. Take a boat Đi bằng thuyền We decided to take a boat across the river.

284. Bold experiment Thử nghiệm táo bạo Their latest project was a bold experiment in technology.

285. Bombard someone with Tấn công ai đó bằng The reporters bombarded him with questions.

286. Questions Câu hỏi The teacher asked the students several questions.

287. Bone idle Lười biếng He was bone idle and never helped with chores.

288. Heavy book Quyển sách nặng She struggled to carry the heavy book home.

289. Balance the books Cân đối tài chính It's important to balance the books in a business.

290. Booming voice Giọng nói vang dội He spoke with a booming voice that echoed in the room.

291. Boost your confidence Tăng cường lòng tự tin Positive feedback can boost your confidence.

292. Boost sales Tăng doanh số bán hàng Advertising campaigns can help boost sales.

293. Boost spirits Làm tăng tinh thần The team's win boosted spirits among the fans.

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294. Boost profits Tăng lợi nhuận Efficiency improvements helped boost profits.

295. Bored rigid Chán chường He was bored rigid during the lecture.

296. Borrow heavily Mượn nặng They had to borrow heavily to finance the project.

297. Bottled up your feelings Kìm nén cảm xúc của bạn It's not healthy to bottle up your feelings.

298. Affect the bottom line Ảnh hưởng đến lợi nhuận Poor sales can affect the bottom line of a company.

299. Boundless energy Năng lượng vô tận Children seem to have boundless energy.

300. Bow to pressure Nhượng bộ dưới áp lực He refused to bow to pressure from his peers.

301. Drop of brandy Một giọt rượu brandy She added a drop of brandy to the sauce.

302. Spoilt brat Đứa trẻ được làm hỏng He behaves like a spoilt brat whenever he doesn't get his
way.
303. In breach of the law Vi phạm pháp luật He was fined for being in breach of the law.

304. Breach a contract Phá vỡ hợp đồng Failure to deliver on time breached the contract.

305. Hunk of bread Miếng bánh mì to He devoured a hunk of bread with his soup.

306. Break with noun tradition Phá vỡ truyền thống của They decided to break with tradition and have a destination
wedding.
307. Break the cycle Phá vỡ chu trình Therapy sessions aimed to help him break the cycle of
addiction.
308. Break the diplomatic relations Phá vỡ quan hệ ngoại giao The conflict threatened to break the diplomatic relations
between the two countries.
309. Break through the defence Xuyên thủng hàng phòng thủ The striker managed to break through the defense and score
a goal.
310. Break the journey Ngừng chuyến đi We decided to break the journey and stay overnight.

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311. Break news Phát tin mới The reporter was the first to break the news of the scandal.

312. Break a promise Phá vỡ lời hứa It's important not to break a promise.

313. Break into a run Bắt đầu chạy As soon as they heard the noise, they broke into a run.

314. Break into song Bắt đầu hát The crowd broke into song when their team won.

315. Break a task down Chia nhỏ một nhiệm vụ It's easier to manage if you break a task down into smaller
steps.
316. Law and order Pháp luật và trật tự The government promised to maintain law and order in the
city.
317. Break down Hỏng hóc Her car broke down on the way to work.

318. Dawn breaks Bình minh As dawn breaks, the birds start chirping.

319. Relationship breaks down Mối quan hệ đổ vỡ Their relationship broke down due to constant arguing.

320. Trouble breaks out Rắc rối bắt đầu Trouble broke out after the controversial decision.

321. Mutter under your breath Lẩm bẩm dưới hơi thở She muttered under her breath as she left the room.

322. Breed resentment Gây sự bất bình Unfair treatment can breed resentment among employees.

323. Bridge the gap Kết nối khoảng cách Efforts were made to bridge the gap between generations.

324. Bright idea Ý tưởng sáng suốt She had a bright idea that solved the problem.

325. Bring to a close Kết thúc The meeting was brought to a close with a final vote.

326. Bring to a halt Dừng lại The construction project was brought to a halt due to
funding issues.
327. Bring to justice Dẫn đến công bằng They were determined to bring him to justice.

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328. Bring stability Mang lại ổn định The new government aimed to bring stability to the region.

329. Bring back memories Gợi lại kí ức The old photo brought back memories of their childhood.

330. Bring up the subject Nêu ra chủ đề He was hesitant to bring up the subject of money.

331. Borach the subject Bàn về chủ đề They decided to broach the subject of the budget.

332. Broad accent Giọng điệu rộng rãi She spoke with a broad accent from the South.

333. Broad avenue Đại lộ The broad avenue was lined with trees.

334. Broad generalization Tổng quát hóa rộng rãi Making such a broad generalization is unfair.

335. Broad hint Gợi ý rõ ràng She dropped a broad hint about her birthday present.

336. Broad range Phạm vi rộng lớn The store offers a broad range of products.

337. Broad shoulders Vai rộng He had broad shoulders and a strong build.

338. Broad smile Nụ cười rộng She greeted us with a broad smile.

339. In broad agreement Đồng ý rộng rãi The committee was in broad agreement on the decision.

340. Broker an agreement Hoà giải một thỏa thuận The negotiator managed to broker an agreement between
the two parties.
341. Brutally honest Thẳng thắn His critique was brutally honest but helpful.

342. Bubbly personality Tính cách vui vẻ She had a bubbly personality that lifted everyone's spirits.

343. Budget doesn’t stretch to Ngân sách không đủ Unfortunately, our budget doesn't stretch to cover that
expense.
344. Allocate part of a budget Phân bổ một phần ngân sách They decided to allocate part of the budget to marketing.

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345. Build on the success Xây dựng trên thành công The team aimed to build on the success of their previous
project.
346. Build up your strength Tăng cường sức mạnh Exercise regularly to build up your strength.

347. Build up resistance Phát triển sức đề kháng Vaccinations help build up resistance to diseases.

348. Derelict building Tòa nhà bỏ hoang The city planned to renovate the derelict buildings.

349. Traffic builds up Giao thông chậm lại As rush hour approached, traffic built up on the highway.

350. Suspense builds up Sự hồi hộp tăng lên Throughout the movie, suspense built up leading to an
exciting climax.
351. Bumper crop Vụ mùa phát triển This year's harvest was a bumper crop for farmers.

352. Heavy burden Gánh nặng nặng nề Taking care of her sick parents was a heavy burden.

353. Faceless bureaucrats Các quan chức không có mặt The decision was made by faceless bureaucrats who never
interacted with the public.
354. Burst of energy Cú hích năng lượng After a good night's sleep, she felt a burst of energy.

355. Burst into laughter Bùng nổ cười The joke made everyone burst into laughter.

356. Burst into song Bắt đầu hát vang As the music started, she burst into song.

357. Burst into tears Rơi lệ rơi nước mắt Overwhelmed with emotion, she burst into tears.

358. Bursting with energy Tràn đầy năng lượng The children were bursting with energy after playing outside.

359. Get off the bus Xuống xe buýt We need to get off the bus at the next stop.

360. Generate business Tạo ra kinh doanh Marketing efforts aimed to generate business for the
company.
361. Make sound business sense Có ý nghĩa kinh doanh hợp lý Investing in new equipment makes sound business sense.

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362. State your business Nói lên việc của bạn State your business or leave the meeting.

363. Talk business Bàn về việc kinh doanh Let's talk business and discuss our options.

364. Bustling centre Trung tâm sầm uất The city's downtown was a bustling centre of activity.

365. Knob of butter Miếng bơ nhỏ She spread a knob of butter on her toast.

366. Bygone era Thời đại đã qua The ruins were remnants of a bygone era.

367. Make calculations Tính toán He paused to make calculations before answering.

368. Call for a ceasefire Kêu gọi ngừng bắn The leaders called for a ceasefire to negotiate peace.

369. Call for a celebration Kêu gọi tổ chức lễ kỷ niệm His promotion called for a celebration.

370. Call a halt to Kết thúc It was time to call a halt to the endless arguing.

371. Call in a loan Yêu cầu trả nợ The bank decided to call in a loan due to missed payments.

372. Call the receivers Yêu cầu thụ lý The company had to call the receivers due to bankruptcy.

373. Call off a match Huỷ trận đấu Due to bad weather, they had to call off the match.

374. Call of the receivers Gọi về các người nhận The call of the receivers meant the business was in trouble.

375. Call off a search Huỷ bỏ cuộc tìm kiếm They decided to call off the search as darkness fell.

376. Can’t face the thought of Không thể đối mặt với ý nghĩ về She couldn't face the thought of losing her best friend.

377. Hybrid car Xe hỗn hợp Many people are switching to hybrid cars for fuel efficiency.

378. Manual car Xe tay lái Learning to drive a manual car takes practice.

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379. Right-hand-drive car Xe lái bằng tay phải In some countries, right-hand-drive cars are the norm.

380. Offset carbon emissions Bù đắp khí thải cacbon Planting trees can help offset carbon emissions.

381. Reduce your carbon footprint Giảm lượng carbon của bạn Taking public transport can help reduce your carbon
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382. Swipe a card Quẹt thẻ "Please swipe your card to make a payment."

383. After careful consideration Sau khi xem xét cẩn thận "After careful consideration, we decided to invest in the
project."
384. Carry a risk Gánh chịu rủi ro "Investing in stocks carries a certain level of risk."

385. Carry on a conversation Tiếp tục cuộc trò chuyện "Let's carry on our conversation after the break."

386. Carry out a risk assessment Thực hiện đánh giá rủi ro "Before starting the project, we need to carry out a risk
assessment."
387. Carry out a survey Tiến hành khảo sát "The company decided to carry out a survey among its
employees."
388. Carve a niche for yourself Tạo lập một lĩnh vực cho bản thân "As a designer, she managed to carve a niche for herself in
sustainable fashion."
389. Dismiss a case Bác bỏ một vụ án "The judge decided to dismiss the case due to lack of
evidence."
390. Make the case for Đưa ra lý do cho "He made a strong case for why renewable energy is
crucial."
391. Overstate a case Phóng đại một vụ án "The lawyer was accused of overstating the case."

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392. Put the case for Đưa ra lý do cho "She put the case for stricter regulations forward."

393. All-star cast Đội ngũ ngôi sao "The movie boasted an all-star cast."

394. Star-studded cast Đội ngũ ngôi sao "The gala featured a star-studded cast of celebrities."

395. Cast aspersions Ném đá lên người "He was accused of casting aspersions on his colleague's
reputation."
396. Cast light on a situation Chiếu sáng vào một tình huống "The new report casts light on the current economic
situation."
397. Cast in the role of Đóng vai trò của "She was cast in the role of the villain in the play."

398. Casual acquaintance Người quen thoáng qua "He's just a casual acquaintance, I don't know him well."

399. Suffer casualties Chịu thiệt hại "The army suffered casualties during the battle."

400. Environmental catastrophe Thảm họa môi trường "The oil spill caused an environmental catastrophe."

401. Catastrophic results Kết quả thảm hại "The hurricane had catastrophic results for the coastal
town."
402. Herd of cattle Bầy gia súc "A herd of cattle grazed peacefully in the pasture."

403. Caught in the crossfire Bị kẹp giữa hai lửa "The civilians were caught in the crossfire of the conflict."

404. Establish a cause Thiết lập một nguyên nhân "The researchers aimed to establish a cause for the disease
outbreak."
405. Primary cause Nguyên nhân chính "Smoking is considered a primary cause of lung cancer."

406. Root cause Nguyên nhân gốc rễ "We need to address the root causes of poverty."

407. Not cause someone any trouble Không gây rắc rối cho ai "Don't worry, you won't cause me any trouble."

408. Cautiously optimistic Lạc quan cẩn trọng "The CEO was cautiously optimistic about the company's
future."
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409. Release a CD Phát hành một CD "The band plans to release a new CD next month."

410. Ceasefire comes into effect Lệnh ngừng bắn có hiệu lực "The ceasefire came into effect at midnight."

411. Call for a ceasefire Kêu gọi ngừng bắn "The president called for a ceasefire in the region."

412. Celebrate the achievements Tổ chức lễ kỷ niệm thành tựu "The company gathered to celebrate the achievements of
the past year."
413. Festivals celebrates Các lễ hội kỷ niệm "The town's festivals celebrate its cultural diversity."

414. Call for a celebration Kêu gọi tổ chức lễ "His promotion calls for a celebration!"

415. Impose censorship Áp đặt kiểm duyệt "The government decided to impose censorship on the
media."
416. Bustling centre Trung tâm nhộn nhịp "The city's downtown area is a bustling center of activity."

417. Amazing chain of events Chuỗi sự kiện tuyệt vời "The discovery led to an amazing chain of events."

418. Chair a committee Điều hành một ủy ban "She was asked to chair the committee due to her leadership
skills."
419. Face the challenge Đối mặt với thách thức "We must face the challenge head-on."

420. Relish a challenge Thích thú với một thách thức "He relishes a challenge and always seeks out new
opportunities."
421. Take up a challenge Tiếp nhận một thách thức "She decided to take up the challenge of climbing Mount
Everest."
422. Tough challenge Thách thức khó khăn "Completing a marathon is a tough challenge."

423. Meet the challenges Đối mặt với các thách thức "The team was able to meet the challenges of the project."

424. Fat chance Khả năng gần như không "He has a fat chance of winning the lottery."

425. Have the chance Có cơ hội "You have the chance to make a difference."

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426. Jump at the chance Nắm lấy cơ hội "When offered a promotion, she jumped at the chance."

427. Pass up a chance Bỏ lỡ cơ hội "He regretted passing up the chance to study abroad."

428. Precious little chance Khả năng rất nhỏ "There's precious little chance of success without proper
planning."
429. Slim chance Khả năng rất mong manh "There's a slim chance of finding parking downtown."

430. Change comes out Sự thay đổi hiện ra "Over time, the truth about the situation began to come
out."
431. Change takes place Sự thay đổi diễn ra "Change takes place gradually, often without us noticing."

432. Dramatic change Thay đổi đột ngột "His sudden resignation caused a dramatic change in the
company."
433. Force for change Lực lượng thúc đẩy sự thay đổi "The youth are often seen as a force for change in society."

434. Fundamental change Thay đổi cơ bản "We need to make fundamental changes to the education
system."
435. Irreversible climate Khí hậu không thể đảo ngược "Scientists warn that we are facing irreversible climate
change."
436. It would make a change Nó sẽ tạo ra một sự thay đổi "If implemented, this policy would make a change in the
community."
437. Radial change Thay đổi toàn diện "The new management brought about a radial change in the
company's culture."
438. Sweeping change Thay đổi toàn bộ "The revolution brought sweeping changes to the country."

439. Change dramatically Thay đổi một cách đột ngột "His attitude towards work changed dramatically after the
promotion."
440. Change fundamentally Thay đổi từ cơ bản "To address the issue, we must change fundamentally how
we approach it."
441. Change gear Chuyển đổi tốc độ "With the market shift, the company had to change gear to
adapt."
442. Change imperceptibly Thay đổi một cách không đáng kể "The landscape changed imperceptibly over centuries."

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443. Change radically Thay đổi một cách toàn diện "The political landscape changed radically after the
election."
444. Change beyond recognition Thay đổi đến không nhận ra "After the renovation, the house changed beyond
recognition."
445. Change the subject Thay đổi chủ đề "Let's change the subject to something more cheerful."

446. Change your ways Thay đổi cách làm "He realized he needed to change his ways if he wanted to
succeed."
447. Changed man Người đã thay đổi "After the accident, he emerged as a changed man."

448. Changed woman Người đã thay đổi "Traveling the world alone, she returned as a changed
woman."
449. Make changes Tiến hành thay đổi "We need to make changes to improve our efficiency."

450. Adapt to changing Thích nghi với sự thay đổi "Successful companies adapt to changing market
conditions."
451. Channel of communication Kênh thông tin "Email is a common channel of communication in the
workplace."
452. Switch channels Chuyển kênh truyền hình "He likes to switch channels during commercial breaks."

453. Display characteristics Hiển thị đặc điểm "The artist's work displayed characteristics of the Romantic
era."
454. Reject a charge Từ chối cáo buộc "He vehemently rejected the charge of embezzlement."

455. Trumped-up charges Cáo buộc giả tạo "He was arrested on trumped-up charges of espionage."

456. Rustic charm Vẻ đẹp mộc mạc "The cottage had a rustic charm that attracted many
visitors."
457. Have a special charm Có một vẻ đẹp đặc biệt "The old bookstore had a special charm for book lovers."

458. Heart-to-heart charges Trò chuyện thẳng thắn "They had a heart-to-heart chat about their relationship."

459. Idle chatter Trò chuyện vô nghĩa "The meeting was filled with idle chatter instead of
productive discussion."
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460. Cheap source Nguồn cung rẻ tiền "The dollar store is a cheap source for household items."

461. Child prodigy Thần đồng "Mozart was a child prodigy, composing music at a very
young age."
462. Childhood friends Bạn thân thời thơ ấu "They've been childhood friends since kindergarten."

463. Gifted children Trẻ em có năng khiếu "The school provides special programs for gifted children."

464. Wide choice Lựa chọn rộng rãi "The restaurant offers a wide choice of menu options."

465. Manageable chunk Phần có thể quản lý được "Break the project into manageable chunks for better
organization."
466. Sprinkling of cinnamon Một ít bột quế "The dessert was topped with a sprinkling of cinnamon."

467. Circle of fiends Vòng tròn của bạn "She surrounded herself with a circle of close friends."

468. Adapt to a changing circumstance Thích nghi với tình hình thay đổi "In order to succeed, one must adapt to a changing
circumstance."
469. Extenuating circumstances Tình huống giảm nhẹ "The court considered his extenuating circumstances when
sentencing."
470. Mitigating circumstances Tình huống làm nhẹ đi "She argued that there were mitigating circumstances for
her actions."
471. Inner city Khu trung tâm thành phố "The inner city is known for its bustling streets and diverse
culture."
472. Fraudulent claim Yêu cầu gian lận "The insurance company rejected his claim, suspecting it to
be fraudulent."
473. Claim benefits Yêu cầu nhận phúc lợi "She lost her job and had to claim benefits."

474. Clap of thunder Tiếng sấm vang "The sudden clap of thunder startled the children."

475. Clarify a position Làm rõ vị trí "The spokesperson clarified the company's position on the
issue."
476. Touch of class Chút duyên dáng "The elegant decorations added a touch of class to the
event."
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477. Spotlessly clean Sạch như trắng tinh "The kitchen was spotlessly clean after the deep cleaning."

478. Clear distinction Phân biệt rõ ràng "There's a clear distinction between right and wrong."

479. Set yourself clear objectives Đặt mục tiêu rõ ràng "Before starting the project, make sure to set yourself clear
objectives."
480. Clear a debt Thanh toán nợ "He worked hard to clear his debt before buying a house."

481. Clear your desk Dọn dẹp bàn làm việc "Before leaving for vacation, make sure to clear your desk."

482. Clear up confusion Làm sáng tỏ sự nhầm lẫn "The teacher clarified the lesson to clear up confusion."

483. Current economic climate Tình hình kinh tế hiện tại "The company is facing challenges due to the current
economic climate."
484. Irreversible climate change Biến đổi khí hậu không thể đảo ngược "Scientists warn about the consequences of irreversible
climate change."
485. Clinically proven Được chứng minh lâm sàng "The medication is clinically proven to be effective."

486. Close confidant Người bạn thân cận "She confided in her close confidant about her personal
issues."
487. Close friend Bạn thân cận "He's not just a colleague; he's a close friend."

488. Sources close to Các nguồn tin gần gũi "Sources close to the president revealed the decision."

489. Bring to a close Kết thúc "Let's bring this meeting to a close."

490. Close off a street Đóng cửa một con đường "The city decided to close off the street for repairs."

491. Cloud your judgement Làm mờ quyết định "Don't let your emotions cloud your judgment."

492. Clove of garlic Tỏi "The recipe calls for a clove of garlic."

493. Go chubbing Đi câu cá "He loves to go chubbing on weekends."

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494. Haven’t a clue Không biết gì cả "I haven't a clue how to solve this problem."

495. Vital clue Dấu hiệu quan trọng "The fingerprint was a vital clue in solving the case."

496. Coin a phrase Tạo ra một thành ngữ "Shakespeare coined many phrases still in use today."

497. Coin a term Đặt tên cho một thuật ngữ "The scientist coined a new term for the phenomenon."

498. Shake off a cold Hết cảm cúm "He took some medicine to help shake off the cold."

499. Streaming cold Cảm cúm "She stayed home from work because of a streaming cold."

500. Talks collapse Cuộc trò chuyện đổ vỡ "The peace talks collapsed due to disagreements."

501. Collateral damage Thiệt hại phụ "The bombing caused significant collateral damage to
nearby buildings."
502. Launch a new collection Ra mắt bộ sưu tập mới "The fashion designer plans to launch a new collection next
spring."
503. Long-lasting colour Màu sắc bền lâu "The paint promises a long-lasting color for your walls."

504. Come out of a coma Thoát khỏi hôn mê "After weeks in a coma, she finally came out of it."

505. Fall into a coma Rơi vào hôn mê "He fell into a coma after the accident."

506. Come under attack Bị tấn công "The company came under attack from competitors."

507. Come to a conclusion Đến kết luận "After much deliberation, we came to the conclusion that we
needed a new strategy."
508. Come as a bit of a shock Đến như một cú sốc nhỏ "His resignation came as a bit of a shock to the team."

509. Not come to any harm Không gặp bất kỳ tổn thất nào "Thankfully, he did not come to any harm during the
accident."
510. Come down heavily on Trừng phạt mạnh mẽ "The school will come down heavily on students caught
cheating."
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511. Changes come about Sự thay đổi diễn ra "Changes come about when people demand them."

512. Dream comes true Ước mơ thành hiện thực "Her dream of starting her own business finally came true."

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