15 May, 2011

Phrases, idioms, proverbs, etc.

Idioms; Phrasal verbs

1. first off : first of all; firstly
2. bid fair to succeed: hứa hẹn sẽ thành công; có triển vọng thành công
3. to look beyond (not phrasal verbs???) (http://www.myprofe.com)
- “Being happy doesn't mean that everything is perfect. It means that you've decided to look beyond the imperfections.” (source)
-"But to look beyond the glory is the hardest part.
For a hero’s strength is measured by his heart." (Hercules)
4. on a daily basis (yahoo answer)
5. thank to: (english-test.net/forum); (englishforums.com/English)
6. to turn over a new leaf:
7. It provides the final piece in the puzzle.
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PHRASAL VERBS:
1. to put up with sb/sth: nhân nhượng, nhún nhường, chịu đựng, cam chịu
2. to abide by sth: tôn trọng, tuân theo (1 cam kêt, 1 quyết định)
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VERB + PREPOSITION:
1. to plunge into
2. to spark off
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1. administrative zeal
- A new administrative zeal was evident at the beginning of the period.
- evident (a) (slightly formal): obvious
2. trick or treat (Halloween) (to treat: pay for; khao)

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