20 thành ngữ thường dùng trong đời sống hằng ngày

20 thành ngữ tiếng Anh thường dùng
 

 1. Break the news: Thông báo

Ex: They are getting married. They have just broken the news to their friends.

2. Cost an arm and a leg: Rất đắt

Ex: In the future, the robot will not cost an arm and a leg.

3. Give someone the ax: Đuổi việc ai đó

Ex: The boss give me the ax.

4. Real flop: Thất bại

5. When pigs fly: Chỉ điều gì đó khó mà xảy ra được

Ex:

A: Maybe she will change her mind. We are getting back together.

B: When pigs fly! She have another man.

6. Look on the bright side: Hãy lạc quan lên

Ex:

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.

7. Easier said than done: Nói dễ hơn làm

Ex: Starting your own business is easier said than done.

8. Drive one crazy: Làm phiền ai đó rất nhiều

Ex: Please turn down the radio. It’s driving me crazy.

9. Take it easy: Đừng lo lắng, thư giãn nào
 

Take it easy. Thư giãn nào! (Nguồn: Pinterest)
 

10. Go into business: Bắt đầu công việc

11. In a bad mood: Không vui

Ex: After breaking up with her boy friend, she was in a bad mood for several days.

12. Out of the world: Ngon

Ex: Your roasted duck is out of the world.

13. Give it a shot: Thử cái gì đó

Ex: I’ve never traveled alone before, but perhaps I’ll give it a shot.

14. Work like a dog: Làm việc rất chăm chỉ

Ex:

A: Jane works 6 days a week.

B: Really? She works like a dog.

15. Beat around the bush: Nói vòng vo tam quốc

Ex: Stop beating around the bush. What do you want from me?

16. Good for you: Làm tốt lắm

Good for you = Good job = Well done

17. In good spirits: chỉ hạnh phúc, tâm trạng tốt

Ex: He won three gold medals. Now he is in good spirits.

18. You scratch my back and I’ll scratch yours: Nếu cậu giúp tôi thì tôi sẽ giúp lại cậu

Ex: If you do my Math homework, I’ll give you her phone number. You scratch my back and I’ll scratch yours.

19. Make a pig of oneself: Ăn quá nhiều

20. You can say that again: Tôi đồng ý với bạn

Ex: You think Bob is a good leader? You can say that again. His team always win.

Trên đây là những thành ngữ tiếng Anh phổ biến. Hy vọng các bạn cảm thấy bổ ích!

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