yellowrain87
09/18/11, 07:18 PM
Between A Rock And A Hard Place = đứng giữa 2 lựa chọn khó khăn
"I'd like to help you but I am stuck between a rock and a hard place."
Bite Off More Than You Can Chew = không lượng sức
"I thought I could finish this report within one month, but it looks like I have bitten off more than I can chew."
Bite Your Tongue = cố gắng im lặng
"Whenever that professor says something I don't like, I have to bite my tongue."
Blood Is Thicker Than Water = 1 giọt máu đào hơn ao nước lă
"When my best friend and my brother got in a fight I had to help my brother; blood is thicker than water."
Burn Your Bridges = đốt cầu của ḿnh, tức là tự làm mất đi cơ hội của ḿnh
"I wish you hadn't been rude to that man just now; he is very important in this town and you shouldn't go around burning bridges."
Burning The Candle At Both Ends = vắt kiệt sức ra để làm việc
"Ever since this new project started I have been burning the candle at both ends. I can't take much more of it."
Call It Off = hủy bỏ
"Tonight's game was called off because of the rain."
Cross Your Fingers = động tác được tin là sẽ đem lại sự may mắn
"Let's cross our fingers and hope for the best!"
Curiosity Killed The Cat = sự ṭ ṃ có thể rất nguy hiểm
"Hey, I wonder what's down that street; it looks awfully dark and creepy." Answer: "Let's not try to find out. Curiosity killed the cat."
Don't Count Your Chickens Until They're Hatched = trứng chưa nở đă đếm gà
"Next Friday I will be able to pay you back that money I owe you." Answer: "I won't be counting my chickens..."
Don't Put All Your Eggs In One Basket = đừng bỏ tất cả trứng vào 1 rổ, tức hăy chia đều những nguy cơ ra nhiều nơi để giảm rủi ro
"The best way to gamble is to only bet small amounts of money and never put all your eggs in one basket."
From Rags To Riches = từ nghèo khổ trở thành cự phú
"My uncle is a real rags to riches story."
Get Over It = vượt qua, qua khỏi
"I was very sick yesterday, but I got over it quickly."
Great Minds Think Alike = tư tưởng lớn gặp nhau
"I have decided that this summer I am going to learn how to scuba dive." Answer: "Me too! I have already paid for the course. Great minds think alike!"
Have No Idea = không hề biết, không có khái niệm nào
"I can't find my keys. I have no idea where I put them."
It Takes Two To Tango = có lửa mới có khỏi
"Her husband is awful; they fight all the time." Answer: "It takes two to tango."
Keep An Eye On = xem chừng, trông chừng, để mắt đến
"I have to run to the bathroom. Can you keep an eye on my suitcase while I am gone?"
"I'd like to help you but I am stuck between a rock and a hard place."
Bite Off More Than You Can Chew = không lượng sức
"I thought I could finish this report within one month, but it looks like I have bitten off more than I can chew."
Bite Your Tongue = cố gắng im lặng
"Whenever that professor says something I don't like, I have to bite my tongue."
Blood Is Thicker Than Water = 1 giọt máu đào hơn ao nước lă
"When my best friend and my brother got in a fight I had to help my brother; blood is thicker than water."
Burn Your Bridges = đốt cầu của ḿnh, tức là tự làm mất đi cơ hội của ḿnh
"I wish you hadn't been rude to that man just now; he is very important in this town and you shouldn't go around burning bridges."
Burning The Candle At Both Ends = vắt kiệt sức ra để làm việc
"Ever since this new project started I have been burning the candle at both ends. I can't take much more of it."
Call It Off = hủy bỏ
"Tonight's game was called off because of the rain."
Cross Your Fingers = động tác được tin là sẽ đem lại sự may mắn
"Let's cross our fingers and hope for the best!"
Curiosity Killed The Cat = sự ṭ ṃ có thể rất nguy hiểm
"Hey, I wonder what's down that street; it looks awfully dark and creepy." Answer: "Let's not try to find out. Curiosity killed the cat."
Don't Count Your Chickens Until They're Hatched = trứng chưa nở đă đếm gà
"Next Friday I will be able to pay you back that money I owe you." Answer: "I won't be counting my chickens..."
Don't Put All Your Eggs In One Basket = đừng bỏ tất cả trứng vào 1 rổ, tức hăy chia đều những nguy cơ ra nhiều nơi để giảm rủi ro
"The best way to gamble is to only bet small amounts of money and never put all your eggs in one basket."
From Rags To Riches = từ nghèo khổ trở thành cự phú
"My uncle is a real rags to riches story."
Get Over It = vượt qua, qua khỏi
"I was very sick yesterday, but I got over it quickly."
Great Minds Think Alike = tư tưởng lớn gặp nhau
"I have decided that this summer I am going to learn how to scuba dive." Answer: "Me too! I have already paid for the course. Great minds think alike!"
Have No Idea = không hề biết, không có khái niệm nào
"I can't find my keys. I have no idea where I put them."
It Takes Two To Tango = có lửa mới có khỏi
"Her husband is awful; they fight all the time." Answer: "It takes two to tango."
Keep An Eye On = xem chừng, trông chừng, để mắt đến
"I have to run to the bathroom. Can you keep an eye on my suitcase while I am gone?"