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1 If you don't learn to operate the computer you won't get the job (or else)* Have they got anything against our sleeping in their tent? (mind)** Judging by their behaviour, they are a married couple (as if) I was going to tell you I'd be busy on Monday, but I forgot to it (meant) It doesn't matter whether you are an experienced climber or not, mountaineering can still be dangerous (However) Several runners have withdrawn from the race because of health problems (backed) Who is going to dismantle this engine? (pieces) Despite numerous mistakes in the procedures, the trial is still being continued (progress) 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 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 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 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) 100 Your essays should be submitted by the 30th of June (The deadline) 101 I'm very sorry sir, but all the places have been booked (left)* 102 She demands that the garden should be weeded now (insistent)** 103 They say that the political situation in this region is changing (The political situation) 104 We don't ever have time to play with the children in the afternoon (Never) 105 Certainly, Frank isn't the only person capable of translating the book into Polish (any means) 106 She hasn't spoken much since the accident (Little) 107 Hurry up or else we will miss the train (move) 108 Celia had no other alternative but take a huge loan from the bank (The only) 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 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 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 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 174 175 176 177 178 179 180 181 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 200 201 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 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) 202 203 The Prime Minister doesn't make a good impression on TV (across) 204 205 206 I felt that the last candidate seemed rather inexperience (struck) 207 208 It's uncertain whether the band's tour will take place (balance) 209 210 We get on very well with our next neighbour (term) 211 212 213 Do you consider Michael one of your best friends? (count) 214 215 216 I was there when he admitted the truth (presence) 217 218 I heard her use those words many times 219 > Many's 220 221 222 Owen is a good player but Rooney is better 223 > Very good 224 225 226 Two men stole the old lady's handbag 227 > The old lady 228 229 230 Attendance at the additional evening lectures is not obligatory for students (under) 231 > Students 232 Students are under no obligation to attend the addtional lectures 233 234 under an (no) obligation to sth: (không) buộc phải 235 236 237 As a result of the bad weather, there may be delay to some international flights (subject) 238 > Due to the bad weather 239 Due to the bad weather some international flights will be subject to possible delay 240 241 be subject to: bị 242 243 244 They were very keen to hear the president's speech (ears) 245 > They 246 They are all ears to the president's speech 247 248 be all ears to: chăm lắng nghe 249 250 251 The terrorist attack on the Capital Trade Center was very much like the 11/9 attack on the WTO building (carbon) 252 > The terrorist attack on the Capital Trade Center 253 The terrorist attack on the Capital Trade Center was a carbon copy of the 11/9 attack on the WTO building 254 255 a carbon copy of: dùng để người hay vật giống hệt người khác hay vật khác 256 257 258 Customs offcials are stopping more travelers than usual this week 259 > An increasing 260 An increasing number of travelers are being stopped by customs officials 261 262 263 In order to make a profit the new leisure centre needs at least 2000 visitors a month 264 > No fewer 265 No fewer than 2000 visitors a month must visit the new leisure centre to make a profit 266 267 268 My decision to get up to dance coincided with the band's decision to stop playing 269 > The moment 270 The moment I decided to get up to dance, the band decided to stop playing 271 272 273 Mr D claimed that hard work was the reason for his success 274 > Mr D attributed 275 .his success to hard work 276 277 attribute sth to sth: cho do, quy cho 278 279 280 I learnt a lot of the language simply by listening to the other people (fair) 281 I pick up a fair amount/knowledge/bit of the language simply by listening to the other people 282 283 284 The film went bankrupt after failing to win the contract (liquidation) 285 The film went into inqualidation after 286 287 go into inqualidation: go bankrupt 288 289 290 The terrible scream frightened me (blood) 291 The terrible scream made my blood run cold 292 293 make sb's blood run cold: làm cho ghê rợn 294 295 296 Could you tell me where you were last night? (account) 297 Could you give an account of your whereabouts last night? 298 299 300 The journalist pretended that she was a parent of one of the children (false) 301 > The journalist 302 .gave the false impression that she was 303 304 305 306 307 308 309 310 311 312 313 314 315 316 317 318 319 320 321 322 323 324 325 326 327 328 329 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 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 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 Learn to/You should learn to/You had better learn to : operate the computer or else you won't get the job 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 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? Despite numerous mistakes in the trial procedures, it is still in progress 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 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 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 109 Bruce likened the situation at work to a family argument 110 111 liken st to st: điểm giống nhau, so sánh, ví von 112 When she sold the jewelry at such a lơ prices, she was taken for a ride 113 114 take sb for a ride: cheat, deceive sb 115 116 What if we make no changes at all for the time being 117 118 What if = suppose 119 120 Rumour has it (goes) that we will have a new manager 121 122 Rumour has it (goes) that: người ta đồn 123 124 They arrived at their destination save and sound 125 126 Save and sound: an tồn vơ 127 128 At this moment, I'm preoccupied with mt university thesis 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 174 175 176 177 178 179 180 181 to be preoccupied: lơ đễnh có mối bận tâm lịng 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 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: khơng nhờ có The procedure is as follows as follows: 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: nét đặc trưng 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 196 I think his theory stands to reason stand to reason: reasonable In the area, Thailand is head and shoulders above all other countries in football head an shoulders above sb/sth: tốt, giỏi ai/cái He would go to any lengths to win the girl's hand go to any lengths to V: giá để làm I think those tool may come in handy come in handy: tỏ có ích Since their father's death, they have been in the dise straits: lâm vào cảnh thiếu thốn 197 198 199 200 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212 213 214 215 216 217 218 219 220 Jane stands a high chance of being promoted stand a good/high chance of: có hội làm 221 222 223 224 225 226 227 228 We are on good term with our next neighbour John has committed himself to looking after the baby tommorow commit oneself to doing sth: cam kết làm He easily files off the handle fly of the handle: 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 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 quan hệ tốt với Do you count M as one of your best friends? count sb as: coi He admitted the truth in my presence 229 230 231 232 233 234 235 236 237 238 in the presence of/ in sb's presence: diện 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