commonly used english words with meaning

... lô gic logical (adj) /'lɔdʤikəl/ hợp lý, hợp logic 3000 English Commonly Used words 29 TVN Center 5 th Floor 292 Tay Son, Đong Đa, Ha Noi Tel: (84 ... (n) (especially NAmE) /´kuki/ bánh quy cool adj., (v) /ku:l/ mát mẻ, điềm tĩnh; làm mát, cope (with) (v) /koup/ đối phó, đương đầu copy (n) (v) /'kɔpi/ bản sao, bản chép lại; sự sao chép; ... confuse (v) làm lộn xộn, xáo trộn confusing (adj) /kən'fju:ziη/ khó hiểu, gây bối rối confused (adj) /kən'fju:zd/ bối rối, lúng túng, ngượng confusion (n) /kən'fju:ʒn/ sự lộn...

Ngày tải lên: 26/06/2014, 09:50

... Mr_doody2004@yahoo.com 1 Commonly- Used Idioms, Sayings and phrasal verbs What is the meaning of idioms? Words that come together and change the whole meaning of the statement like "it ... said that he was sorry but it was after the fact. He had already caused many problems. . against one's will - to be without a person's consent or agreement The police took the ... use it." according to (someone or something) - as said or told by someone, in agreement with something, in the order of something, in proportion to something According to our teacher,...

Ngày tải lên: 07/07/2014, 12:20

... bewilderment We were at a loss about what to do with the broken computer. at a loss for words - speechless, unable to speak I was at a loss for words when I met my friend after many years. ... have a weapon that may be used (usually used for a criminal) The criminal was armed and dangerous when the police arrested him. armed to the teeth - to be armed with many weapons The police ... for enough time to go to the stadium. along with (someone or something) - in addition to someone or something I went to the concert along with my friend. amount to (something) - to...

Ngày tải lên: 07/07/2014, 12:20

... about the new product. at loggerheads (with someone) - to be having a quarrel or disagreement with someone, to oppose someone We are at loggerheads with the company over their plans to build ... mother was at loose ends after her husband died. at odds (with someone) - in disagreement with someone The man has been at odds with his boss over his new sales territory. Mr_doody2004@yahoo.com ... at first blush - when first seen, without careful study At first blush the man seemed like a good worker but later he had many problems. at hand - within reach, nearby I stopped working...

Ngày tải lên: 07/07/2014, 12:20

... of where the man got the money. beg to differ with (someone) - to politely disagree with someone "I'm sorry but I beg to differ with you about what happened." begin to ... brunt of the tropical storm. bear with (someone or something) - to be patient with someone or something, to endure someone or something We had to bear with our teacher as she explained the ... constant lateness bore out the fact that he could never continue with one job for a long time. bear the brunt of (something) - to withstand the worst part or the strongest part of something The...

Ngày tải lên: 07/07/2014, 12:20

... buying the old car to fix it up. beside oneself (with something) - to be very upset or excited about something The boy was beside himself with joy after winning the contest. beside the ... angry The customer blew his stack when they refused to exchange his purchase at the store. blow over - to die down, to calm down The problem with the lost invoices has blown over and everybody ... players to follow with his unique way of playing soccer. Mr_doody2004@yahoo.com 48 bleep (something) out - to replace a word in a radio or television broadcast with a musical...

Ngày tải lên: 07/07/2014, 12:20

... usually break up into small groups during our class. break up (with someone) - to end a relationship with someone My niece broke up with her boyfriend last June. . breath of fresh air ... speechless You can argue with him until you are blue in the face but you will never change his mind. bog down - to slow down, to become stuck I quickly became bogged down with all of the work ... bushy-tailed when we started out on the trip. brimming with (something) - to be full of some kind of happy behavior The children were brimming with energy on the morning of the festival. bring...

Ngày tải lên: 07/07/2014, 12:20

... going to brush up on my English before my trip to New York. a brush with the law - a brief encounter or experience with the police because of a crime The man had a brush with the law when he ... mouse. burst with joy - to be full of happiness and feel that you will explode or burst My grandmother burst with joy when she saw her new baby granddaughter. burst with pride - to ... buy a pig in a poke - to buy something without seeing it or knowing if it will be satisfactory It is like buying a pig in a poke if you buy that car without first inspecting it. buy off...

Ngày tải lên: 07/07/2014, 12:20

... Mr_doody2004@yahoo.com 80 carry Idioms carry a lot of weight with (someone or something) - to be very influential with someone or a group of people The man's education and experience ... - with the use of something We were able to enter the old building by means of a small window in the back. by no means - absolutely not By no means will I permit my child to play with ... can't do anything with (someone or something) - to be unable to manage or control someone or something My sister is always complaining that she can't do anything with her daughter. ...

Ngày tải lên: 07/07/2014, 12:20

... caught up on some news. catch up with (someone or something) - to become even with someone (in a race or in schoolwork etc.) I think that it is too late to catch up with the rest of the class now. ... were almost identical. cast one's lot in with (someone) - to join with someone and accept whatever happens The woman cast her lot in with the company and worked hard to keep the business ... alarmed about something The soccer player caused a stir when he began to criticize the referee. cause eyebrows to raise - to shock people I caused eyebrows to raise when I decided not to...

Ngày tải lên: 07/07/2014, 12:20

... in cloak-and-dagger diplomacy over the spy scandal. close Idioms close at hand - to be within reach The day that the new coach would be chosen was now close at hand. Mr_doody2004@yahoo.com ... - to solve or explain (a problem etc.) We finally cleared up the problem that we were having with our computers. Mr_doody2004@yahoo.com 91 cheek by jowl - side by ... weather (usually in winter) The cold snap lasted for five days. cold turkey - abruptly and without medical aid (to stop using heroin or other drugs) The woman stopped using drugs cold turkey...

Ngày tải lên: 07/07/2014, 12:20

... because of his son`s problems with the police. come to grips with (something) - to struggle (successfully) with an idea or problem The woman has finally come to grips with her husband`s gambling. ... financial problems. come to terms with (someone or something) - to reach an agreement with someone, to accept something We finally came to terms with the bank and were able to buy the ... came down to how it would affect his family. come down with (something) - to become sick with a cold etc. My mother came down with a cold so was unable to attend the dinner. come from...

Ngày tải lên: 07/07/2014, 12:20

... out my name from the list of volunteers. cross swords with (someone) - to have an argument with someone I do not want to cross swords with the head teacher again. cross the Rubicon ... come with the territory - to be expected under the circumstances (like something that comes with a sales territory) The fact that the man has no free time comes with the territory with his ... coughed up enough money to pay for the bicycle. could do with (someone or something) - to want or need someone or something I could do with a new computer now that mine is getting old. count...

Ngày tải lên: 07/07/2014, 12:20

... different tune when his head salesman decided to quit. dance with death - to do something that is very risky The teenagers were dancing with death when they began to race their cars. dare (someone) ... boyfriend at the party. curry favor with (someone) - to flatter someone to get his or her help or friendship Our boss has been working hard to curry favor with the other members of the committee. ... same cloth and were similar in every way. cut no ice with (someone) - to have no influence on someone The excuses of the girl cut no ice with her teacher or the principal. cut off one`s...

Ngày tải lên: 07/07/2014, 12:20

... business with someone The company is planning to deal with the late employee soon. deal with (something) - to be concerned with something, to take action about something We will deal with ... we first heard about him. do with (someone or something) - to be acquainted/involved/associated with someone or something I did not have anything to do with the meeting this year. ... principal was able to get the head teacher to do his bidding with the other teachers. do something rash - to take drastic action (usually without thinking) My friend is extremely angry and she...

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