Saturday, 20 October 2018, 08:44 AM

Site: LangMaster English Online
Course: LangMaster English Online (LangMaster)
Glossary: Thành ngữ tiếng Anh

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A Bird In The Hand Is Worth Two In The Bush : A Bird In The Hand Is Worth Two In The Bush = một con chim trong tay có giá trị hơn hai con chim trên trời "Dan has asked me to go to a party with him. What if my boyfriend finds out?" Reply: "Don't go. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush."

A cash cow : A product or service which is a regular source of income for a company is called a cash cow. "His latest invention turned out to be a real cash cow."

A Drop In The Bucket : A Drop In The Bucket = hạt muối bỏ biến "I'd like to do something to change the world but whatever I do seems like a drop in the bucket."

A Fool And His Money Are Easily Parted : A Fool And His Money Are Easily Parted = 1 kẻ ngốc không giữ được tiền lâu Example: "Her husband can't seem to hold onto any amount of money; he either spends it or loses it. A fool and his money are easily parted."

A Penny Saved Is A Penny Earned : A Penny Saved Is A Penny Earned = 1 xu tiết kiệm cũng như 1 xu làm ra "I'm going to give you $20 but I want you to put it in the bank; a penny saved is a penny earned!"

A Piece Of Cake : A Piece Of Cake = dễ như ăn cháo "Do you think you will win your tennis match today?" Answer: "It will be a piece of cake."

Absence Makes The Heart Grow Fonder : Absence Makes The Heart Grow Fonder = sự vắng mặt làm tình yêu ngọt ngào hơn "The time we spend apart has been good for us; absence makes the heart grow fonder."

Actions Speak Louder Than Words : Actions Speak Louder Than Words = hành động có giá trị hơn lời nói "Don't tell me how to do this; show me! Actions speak louder than words."

Add Fuel To The Fire : Add Fuel To The Fire = thêm dầu vào lửa "I would like to do something to help, but I don't want to add fuel to the fire."

All Thumbs : All Thumbs = vụng về, hậu đậu "Hey! You are pouring my coffee on the table!" Reply: "Oh, I'm so sorry! I have been all thumbs today."