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1. If you don't learn to operate the computer you won't get the job. (or else)*

2. Have they got anything against our sleeping in their tent? (mind)**

3. Judging by their behaviour, they are a married couple. (as if)

4. I was going to tell you I'd be busy on Monday, but I forgot to do it. (meant)

5. It doesn't matter whether you are an experienced climber or not, mountaineering can still be dangerous.
(However)

6. Several runners have withdrawn from the race because of health problems. (backed)

7. Who is going to dismantle this engine? (pieces)

8. Despite numerous mistakes in the procedures, the trial is still being continued. (progress)

9. The other day, I was fined for exceeding the speed limit. (beyond)

10. I am not responsible for your misfortunes. (fault)

11. Someone suggested that we should stop manufacturing the low-price items. (There)

12. He would do almost anything to win the girl's hand. (lengths)

13. Who's going to supervise our section? (in charge)

14. Although we respect Brian's expertise in archaeology, we're not going to employ him this time. (Much)

15. My son attaches great importance to eating healthy food. (makes much)

16. Alice couldn't remember the caller's identity. (recall)

17. Does your mother want a soft drink? (care)

18. Mickey is extremely busy, but he often finds time to look in and ask how I am. (Despite)

19. It was a long time ago when horsecarts were replaced by motor vehicles. (place)

20. When the official part of the meeting ended, everyone rushed to the buffet. (close)

21. Patrick is not feeling healthy today. (colour)

22. Let's ask somebody to take a photo for us. (have)**

23. John was sorry to have made such a fuss at the party. (John regretted)**

24. Nobody knows what caused the collapse of the building. (It's)*

25. You'll be in serious trouble unless you apologize to Mrs Dempsey. (You'll get)

26. The American champion is very tough; he'll never give up. (too)

27. If you scream again, I'll make you leave the room. (Scream)

28. We hadn't been told about the removal until last Friday. (It was not)

29. You'll certainly encounter a lot of difficulties if you opt for a lone expedition. (bound)

30. It is feared this mammal species will be extinct by the year of 2020. (This mammal species is)

31. Albert is a poor card-player. (well)*

32. David really confides in Mr Palmer's greater experience. (confident)

33. We aren't willing to support the strike; we don't approve of it. (Far from)

34. Sue has benefited from the sunny weather by getting nicely suntanned. (advantage)

35. Susan did everything she could to make us both reconcile. (utmost)

36. We aren't responsible for the assembly line in Bristol any longer. (No longer)

37. These dangerous lizards live only in the tropical regions. (peculiar)

38. Malcolm had to stay in prison until the trial came to a definite end. (Only after)*

39. The patient's condition is gradually improving. (degrees)

40. The organizers disregarded the former president's presence at the ceremony. (notice)

41. These two stamps aren't alike. difference)

42. Perhaps, I will spend this night in a hotel. (thinking)

43. Betty didn't know Sony was Hanna's boyfriend. (unaware)

44. 'You did make a big headway'. - she said to the student. (The student was congratulated) *

45. We'll have to do with one tent and a few biscuits instead of a luxury hotel and lavish meals. (in place)


46. I didn't discover there was a snake in the basket until I opened the lid. (Not until)

47. The results aren't satisfactory considering her long and rigorous training. (account)*

48. Shannon doesn't think much of the book. (low)

49. Shouldn't she be going home now? (Isn't it)

50. Our grandfather cannot hear well because of his old age. (hard)

51. What does the abbreviation YMCA mean? (for)

52. His mood began to improve as soon as he drank a glass of wine. (Scarcely)

53. Isn't there anyone to support my point of view? (take)*

54. Pat let me copy her homework. Otherwise I would have been reprimanded. (Hadn't)

55. Why did you worry so much? I told you I was safe with Carol. (You needn't)

56. There are a lot of mushrooms in this thick pine forest. (abounds)*

57. Do you think they will let me have a look at the research findings? (cast)

58. This place has been unoccuppied for fifty years. (It's fifty years)*

59. We didn't go sunbathing very often during our holidays in Italy. (Rarely)

60. They haven't spoken to each other since they quarrelled in April. (speaking terms)


61. Apart from a few minor mistakes, you did a good job on the whole. (By and)

62. It is possible that he will pull through very soon. (chance)

63. Linda is still single. (as yet)

64. Was it necessary for you to spend so much time in the library? (Did)*

65. Were Mike not so affluent a man, Ann wouldn't be dating him. (But)

66. Why shouldn't she be given the benefit of the doubt? (It's only natural)

67. I hope they won't get offended with my remarks. (good part)

68. We may come a bit late this evening. (likely)***

69. I advise you to stop smoking cigarettes. (your shoes)*

70. We didn't realize the girl was Polish until she started speaking with the other guests. (Only when)

71. Nobody took any notice of George's foolish jokes. (attention)

72. Andy is terribly bored with his new occupation. (Andy finds)

73. Take into account all the possible hardships. (provisions)

74. I couldn't do anything but suspend the driver's licence. (no option)

75. There is no point in asking her out. She never goes out to restaurants. (It is useless)*


76. The professor has been occupied with preparing the exam questions. (busy)

77. One of my earrings is missing from the box. (An earring)

78. Someone has proposed revising the case. (that)

79. Maurice says he will never memorize the poem. (heart)

80. Has anyone had any good ideas? (come up)

81. Mr Green is always punctual. (dead)

82. It's a shame you didn't keep your promise to Helen. (You ought)

83. Remember that you are being constantly supervised. (Bear)

84. The new deal has introduced many changes in the cooperation. (Many a)

85. As soon as he received the message, he hurried to the hospital to see what had happened. (No sooner)

86. I held my breath for a long while because I was afraid they might discover my presence. (lest)

87. My salary hasn't risen since January. (There)

88. As he grew more impatient, he became more unruly. (The more)

89. He has refused to keep guard at night. (an objection)

90. She failed to get in touch with her solicitor. (manage)


91. I think I'll leave a note on the desk in case he needs my address. (Should)

92. I'm sorry sir, but the 5.30 train is late. (schedule)*

93. The headmaster didn't praise any students exept Jules. (Jules)

94. Have you decided whether to join our chess club or not? (mind)

95. Angie suspects this man of stealing her watch. (Angie has)

96. There hasn't been such a scandal in our school before. (This is)

97. Isn't it high time you greased the hinges? (need)*

98. I'm not certain, but there may be about twenty applications for the job. (At a )

99. We would not be able to prepare the show without the money from our sponsors. (Were it)

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Your essays should be submitted by the 30th of June. (The deadline)

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I'm very sorry sir, but all the places have been booked. (left)*

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She demands that the garden should be weeded now. (insistent)**

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They say that the political situation in this region is changing. (The political situation)

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We don't ever have time to play with the children in the afternoon. (Never)

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Certainly, Frank isn't the only person capable of translating the book into Polish. (any means)


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She hasn't spoken much since the accident. (Little)

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Hurry up or else we will miss the train. (move)

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Celia had no other alternative but take a huge loan from the bank. (The only)

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Bruce said that the situation at work was like a family argument (likened)

When she sold the jewelry at such a low prices, she was cheated (ride)
Suppose we make no changes at all for the time being (what)
It's rumoured that we will have a new manager (rumour)
They arrived at their destination alive and kicking (save)
At this moment, I only have time to think about with my university thesis (preoccupied)
Do you have any idea about how Jack made enough money to buy his new house (light)
My salary is half what I would be in the job I was offered in January (if)
Our boss is absolutely determined not to give us that pay rise (intent)

The value of sterling has fallen considerably in the past week -> There...
Returing from the battle, they had no money left (RUB)

I was very lucky to escape from that crash

I'd thought about it for some time and decided to try to do something ( A GO)

It was disgraceful that Barbara refused to help one of her oldest and closest friends (BACK)
The director's bodyguards stood behind him, watching
> Watchfully
We must think about ways of improving the transport system
>Thought


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I hadn't realized the full implications of what had happened until some time later
> It was
The police only warned Sally because it was her first offence
> Sally was let
It's nobody's fault that the match was cancelled
> Nobody is to
It's what people eat that betrays their social background, not their table manners
> What gives
We couldn't have managed without my father's money
> If it
This is the procedure (follows)
The film didn't come up to my expectations (short)
He is a generous person (name)
I think his theory is logical and clear (stands)
In the area, Thailand is much better than all other countries in football (shoulders)
He would do almost anything to win the girl's hand (lengths)
I think those tool may proved helpful (come)
Since their father's death, they have had serious financial problems (straits)

Jane is very likely to be promoted (stands)
John has taken it upon himself to look after the baby tomorrow (committed)
He easily loses his temper (flies)
They've been arguing about the motorway extension for years (bone)
I'm afraid our problems are just beginning (iceberg)


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The Prime Minister doesn't make a good impression on TV (across)
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I felt that the last candidate seemed rather inexperience (struck)
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It's uncertain whether the band's tour will take place (balance)
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We get on very well with our next neighbour (term)
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Do you consider Michael one of your best friends? (count)
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I was there when he admitted the truth (presence)
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I heard her use those words many times
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Owen is a good player but Rooney is better
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Two men stole the old lady's handbag
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Attendance at the additional evening lectures is not obligatory for students (under)
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Students are under no obligation to attend the addtional lectures
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under an (no) obligation to do sth: (không) buộc phải
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As a result of the bad weather, there may be delay to some international flights (subject)
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> Due to the bad weather
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Due to the bad weather some international flights will be subject to possible delay
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be subject to: bị
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They were very keen to hear the president's speech (ears)

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They are all ears to the president's speech
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be all ears to: chăm chú lắng nghe
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The terrorist attack on the Capital Trade Center was very much like the 11/9 attack on the WTO
building (carbon)
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> The terrorist attack on the Capital Trade Center


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The terrorist attack on the Capital Trade Center was a carbon copy of the 11/9 attack on the WTO
building
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a carbon copy of: dùng để chỉ một người hay một vật giống hệt như một người khác hay một vật
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Customs offcials are stopping more travelers than usual this week
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> An increasing
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An increasing number of travelers are being stopped by customs officials
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In order to make a profit the new leisure centre needs at least 2000 visitors a month
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> No fewer
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No fewer than 2000 visitors a month must visit the new leisure centre to make a profit
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My decision to get up to dance coincided with the band's decision to stop playing
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> The moment
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The moment I decided to get up to dance, the band decided to stop playing
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Mr D claimed that hard work was the reason for his success
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attribute sth to sth: cho là do, quy cho
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I learnt a lot of the language simply by listening to the other people (fair)
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I pick up a fair amount/knowledge/bit of the language simply by listening to the other people
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The film went bankrupt after failing to win the contract (liquidation)
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The film went into inqualidation after...
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go into inqualidation: go bankrupt
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The terrible scream frightened me (blood)
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The terrible scream made my blood run cold
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make sb's blood run cold: làm cho ai ghê rợn
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Could you tell me where you were last night? (account)
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Could you give an account of your whereabouts last night?
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The journalist pretended that she was a parent of one of the children (false)
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> The journalist
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...gave the false impression that she was...


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Give the false impression: fail to understand correctly / pretend
Alan worked too hard at the office, and this led to his illness
> Alan's illness
...was result of working too hard at the office
The disagreement is a lot of fuss about nothing (teacup)
The disagreement is a storm in a teacup
A storm in a teacup: việc bé xé ra to
Make (kick up) a fuss about (over) sth: làm ầm lên
A government official leaked the story to the world press (wind)
The world press got wind of the story from a government
get wind of sth: nghe phong phanh được
There's nothing new about defence alliances (hills)
Defence alliances are as old as the hills
(As) old as the hills: cũ, cổ lỗ sĩ


ĐÁP ÁN
1. Learn to/You should learn to/You had better learn to : operate the computer or else you won't get the job.

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Do they mind : 1) our sleeping in their tent? 2) if we sleep in their tent?
They behave as if they were a married couple.
I meant to tell you I'd be busy on Monday, but I forgot to do it.
However experienced a climber you are, mountaineering can still be dangerous.
Several runners have backed out of the race because of health problems.
Who is going to take this engine to pieces?
8. Despite numerous mistakes in the trial procedures, it is still in progress.
9. The other day I was fined for driving beyond the speed limit.
10. Your misfortunes are not my fault.
11. There was a suggestion that we should stop manufacturing the low-price items.
12. He would go to any lengths to win the girl's hand.
13. Who's going to be in charge of our section?
14. Much as we respect Brian's expertise in archaeology, we're not going to employ him this time.
15. My son makes much of eating healthy food.
16. The caller's identity was beyond Alice's recall.
17. Does your mother care for a soft drink?
18. Despite being extremely busy, Mickey often finds time to look in and ask how I am.
19. It was a long time ago when motor vehicles took the place of horsecarts.
20. When the official part of the meeting came to a close, everyone rushed to the buffet.
21. Patrick is feeling off colour today.
22. Let's have : 1) a photo taken. 2) somebody take a photo for us.
23. John regretted : 1) that he had made such a fuss at the party. 2) having made such a fuss at the party.
24. It's unknown/uncertain what caused the collapse of the building.
25. The only alternative (that) Celia had was to take a huge loan from the bank.
26. Get a move on or else we will miss the train.
27. Little has she spoken since the accident.
28. Frank isn't the only person capable of translating this book into Polish by any means.
29. Never do we have time to play with the children in the afternoon.

30. The political situation in this region is said to be changing.


31. Angie has a suspicion that this man stole her watch.
32. This is the first such a scandal in our school.
33. Don't the hinges need greasing /to be greased.
34. At a guess, there are about twenty applications for the job.
35. Were it not for the money from our sponsors, we would not be able to prepare the show.
36. The deadline for submitting your essays is the 30th of June.
37. I'm very sorry sir, but there are no/we have no free places left.
38. 1) She is insistent on weeding the garden now.
2) She is insistent that the garden (should) be weeded now.
39. Mr Green is always dead on time.
40. You ought to have kept your promise to Helen.
41. Bear in mind that you are being constantly supervised.
42. Many a change has been introduced in the cooperation by the new deal.
43. No sooner had he received the message than he hurried to the hospital to see what had happened.
44. I held my breath for a long while lest they should discover my presence.
45. There has not been a rise in my salary since January.
46. The more impatient he grew, the more unruly he became.
47. He has made an objection to keeping guard at night.
48. She did not manage to get in touch with her solicitor.
49. Should he need my address, I'll leave a note on the desk.
50. I'm sorry sir, but the 5.30 train is behind/is not on schedule.
51. Jules was the only student praised by the headmaster.
52. Have you made up your mind whether to join our chess club or not?
53. Far from being willing to support the strike, we don't approve of it.
54. Sue has taken advantage of the sunny weather by getting nicely suntanned.
55. Susan did her utmost to make us both reconcile.
56. No longer is the assembly line in Bristol under our control.

57. These dangerous lizards are peculiar to the tropical regions.
58. Only after the trial had come to a definite end was Malcolm discharged/set free from prison.
59. The organizers did not take (any) notice of the former president's presence at the ceremony.
60. There is a difference between these two poststamps.
61. The patient's condition is improving by degrees.
62. I am thinking of speeding this night in a hotel.
63. Betty was unaware (of the fact) that Sony was Hanna's boyfriend.
64. The student was congratulated on having made/making a big headway.
65. We'll have to do with one tent and a few biscuits in place of a luxury hotel and lavish meals.
66. Not until I opened the lid did I discover there was a snake in the basket.
67. The results aren't satisfactory : taking into account/when you take into account her long and rigorous
training.
68. Shannon has a low opinion of the book.
69. Isn't it (about/high) time she was going home?
70. Our grandfather is hard of hearing because of his old age.
71. What does the abbreviation YMCA stand for?
72. Scarcely had he drunk a glass of wine when his mood began to improve.
73. Isn't there anyone to take my stand/point?
74. Hadn't Pat let me copy her homework, I would have been reprimanded.
75. You needn't have worried so much, I told you I was safe with Carol.
76. This thick pine forest abounds in/with mushrooms.
77. Do you think they will let me cast an eye on the research findings?
78. It's fifty years since this place : 1) was (last) occupied.
2) has been unoccupied.
79. Rarely did we go sunbathing during our holidays in Italy.


80. They haven't been on speaking terms since they quarrelled in April.
81. By and large, you did a good job.
82. There is a chance that he will pull through very soon.

83. Linda has not got married as yet.
84. Did you need to/have to spend so much time in the library?
85. But for Mike's affluence, Ann wouldn't be dating him.
86. It's only natural that she (should) be given the benefit of the doubt.
87. I hope they will take my remarks in good part.
88. 1) We are likely to come a bit late this evening.
2) It is likely that we will come a bit late this evening. 3) As likely as not, we will come a bit late this
evening.
89. If I were/Were I in your shoes, I would stop smoking cigarettes.
90. Only when the girl started speaking with the other guests did we realize she was Polish.
91. Nobody paid any attention to George's foolish jokes.
92. Andy finds his new occupation terribly boring.
93. Make provisions for all the possible hardships.
94. I had no option but suspend the driver's licence.
95. It is useless to ask/asking her out. She never goes out to restaurants.
96. The professor has been busy preparing the exam questions.
97. An earring of mine is missing from the box.
98. It has been proposed that the case (should) be revised.
99. Maurice says he will never learn this poem by heart.
100.Has anyone come up with any good ideas?
101.David is really confident of Mr Palmer's greater experience.
102.Albert cannot/does not play cards well.
103.This mammal species is feared to be extinct by the year of 2020.
104.You are bound to encounter a lot of difficulties if you opt for a lone expedition.
105. It was not until last Friday that we were told about the removal
106.Scream again and I'll make you leave the room.
107.The American champion is too tough to ever give up.
108.You'll get into serious trouble unless you apologize to Mrs Dempsey.
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Bruce likened the situation at work to a family argument

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liken st to st: chỉ ra điểm giống nhau, so sánh, ví von
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When she sold the jewelry at such a lơ prices, she was taken for a ride
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take sb for a ride: cheat, deceive sb
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Rumour has it (goes) that: người ta đồn rằng
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They arrived at their destination save and sound
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Save and sound: an toàn vô sự
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to be preoccupied: lơ đễnh vì có mối bận tâm trong lòng
Do you have cast/shed/throw light on how Jack made enough money to buy his new?
have cast/shed/throw light: have an idea, soi sáng, rọi sáng (nghĩa bóng)
If I had accepted the job I was offered in January, I would be on twice the salary I am now
Our boss is intent on not giving us that pay rise

to be intent on st: có ý định
There has a considerable fall in the value of sterling in the past week
Returning from the battle, they didn't have two pennies to rub together
not have two pennies to rub together: to be very pool
I count myself lucky to have escaped from that crash
I'd thought about it for some time and decided to give it a go
To give sth a go: to try sth
It was disgraceful that Barbara turned her back on one of her oldest and closest friends
Turn your back on sb/sth: to refuse to help or be involved
Watchfully standing behind the director was his bodyguards
Thought must be given to ways of improving the transport system
It was not until sometime later that I realized the full implications of what had happened
Sally was let off with a warning because it was her first offence
Let off: not punish (không trừng phạt)
Nobody is to be blame for the match cancellation / the fact that the match was cancelled
To be blame for: có lỗi về
What gives (away) people's social background (away) is what they eat, not their table manners
If it hadn't been for my father's money, we couldn't have managed
If it hadn't been for: nếu khơng nhờ có
The procedure is as follows
as follows: như sau (dùng giới thiệu danh sách)
The film fell short of my expectations
fall short of: không đáp ứng mong chờ
Generosity is his middle name
be sb's middle name: là nét đặc trưng của ai


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I think his theory stands to reason
stand to reason: reasonable
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head an shoulders above sb/sth: tốt, giỏi hơn ai/cái gì
He would go to any lengths to win the girl's hand
go to any lengths to V: bằng bất cứ giá nào để làm gì
I think those tool may come in handy
come in handy: tỏ ra có ích

Since their father's death, they have been in the dise straits: lâm vào cảnh thiếu thốn
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commit oneself to doing sth: cam kết làm gì
He easily files off the handle
fly of the handle: mất bình tĩnh
The proposed motorway extension has been a bone of contention for years
a bone of contention: vấn đề tranh cãi, bất đồng
I'm afraid our problems are just the tip of an iceberg
The PM doesn't come across well on TV
come across well: make good impression
The last candidate struck me as a rather inexperienced person
strike sb as: gây cho ai ấn tượng ntn
The band's tour is on the balance on the balance: to be uncertain

to be on good term with sb: có mỗi quan hệ tốt với ai
Do you count M as one of your best friends?
count sb as: coi ai là gì
He admitted the truth in my presence


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in the presence of/ in sb's presence: trong sự hiện diện của ai cái gì
Many's the time that I heard her use those words
many's the time (that): there have been many times
Very good as/though Owen is as a player, but Rooney is better
The old lady was robbed of her handbag by two men
to rob of: cướp đoạt, lấy đi