12 CÂU IDIOM "NHẴN MẶT" trên phim ảnh, chương trình TV
1. Take it as it comes / Cross the bridge when we come to it
= To deal with something as it happens, without planning for it (Thể hiện sự bình tĩnh, sẵn sàng giải quyết mọi việc khi nó xảy ra)
Ex:Just take each day as it comes and do what you feel is right.
2. Keep a straight face
= Try not to laugh or react to something (Cố gắng giữ cho mặt bình thường, không cười phá lên trước những thứ mắc cười)
Ex: I couldn’t keep a straight face as the lecturer still keeped adding memes in his slide
3. I wouldn’t trust him/her as far as I can throw him/her
= Basically means you don’t trust them (Chúng ta không thể ném một người quá xa đúng không? Vậy câu này có nghĩa là tôi tin anh ta hay cô ta một tí xíu thôi :))
Ex: He’s running his mouth about his fancy little trip to Dubai. To be honest, I wouldn’t trust him as far as I can throw him.
4. Over the top / OTT
=Something OTT which means something is too extreme, too much or unsuitable (dùng như một tính từ để chỉ một thứ gì đó lố lăng, không phù hợp, hơi quá đáng)
Ex: Speaking of color, I think your prom dress is too colorful. It seems quite over the top to me.
5. Get wrong end of the stick
=Getting the wrong meaning or misunderstanding the situation (Hiểu lầm một tình huống hay một hành động của người khác)
Ex: People may get the wrong end of the stick when you keep staring at them like that.
6. It takes two to tango
= Said when you want to emphasize that both people involved in a difficult situation must accept the blame, or that an activity needs two people who are willing to take part for it to happen (Các bạn có thể hiểu đơn giản là cần 2 người để cãi nhau, hay không phải chỉ một mình tôi là đủ sức để có thể gây ra được chuyện đấy)
Ex: She may want to argue, but it takes two to tango and I won't stoop to her level.
7. Pop the question
= Propose to someone, ask someone to marry you (Đơn giản nó có nghĩa là cầu hôn :))))
Ex: You and Kelly have been dating for 5 years. Don’t you plan to pop the question?
8. Tie/Tied the knot
= Get married ( Càng đơn giản hơn câu này có nghĩa là lập gia đình hay kết hôn)
Ex: I popped the question last month and she said yes. So we’re going to tie the knot soon.
9. White elephant
= Something that has cost a lot of money but has no useful purpose (Một thứ gì đó không có ích lợi gì (trong 1 khoảng thời gian) nhưng chúng ta lại phải trả rất nhiều tiền cho nó)
Ex: The stadium is likely to become a white elephant after the championships are over.
10. Out of the blue
= If something happens out of the blue, it is completely unexpected (Dùng như một trạng từ có nghĩa là bất ngờ, không dự đoán trước)
Ex: One day, out of the blue, my ex texted me and asked to start over.
11. Paint the town red
= To go out and enjoy yourself by drinking alcohol, dancing, laughing with friends, etc. ( đi đến nhiều nơi để tiệc tùng, ăn uống, vui chơi với bạn bè)
Ex: After tomorrow's exam, We ‘re gonna paint the town red.
12. Roll out the red carpet
= To give a guest special treatment (Dành cho ai đó một sự đối đãi đặc biệt)
Ex: She has a crush on Kelvin so she rolls out the red carpet for him.
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stick to the plan 在 Re: [字辨] stick to 與stick with 的差別- 精華區Eng-Class 的推薦與評價
※ 引述《charly (lasciate ogni speranza)》之銘言：
: 兩者的意思似乎非常接近 都有堅持、維持某事的意思
: 字典上的例句是這樣：
: --Would you like some wine?
: No, I'll stick to beer, thanks.
: --We don't want to hear your opinion; stick to the facts.
: --I'm sticking with my original idea.
: --Stick with me, and you’ll be all right.
: 所以差別是在於 'stick to' 的適用範圍較狹隘 只有當存在其他選項時才這麼使用
: 而'stick with' 的用法較廣泛、籠統？
: 請多指教 謝謝!
初步先比較字典定義:
stick to (something) :
(1)to continue doing or using (something) especially when it is difficult to do
so
[EX] She stuck to her story about the money already being missing when she got
there.
(2)to not change (a decision, belief, etc.)
[EX] I intend to stick to my promise/word.
stick with
[A] stick with (something) :
(1)to continue using or doing (something)
[EX] You need to find a job and stick with it.
(2)to not change (a decision, belief, etc.)
[EX] The company is sticking with its decision to close the store.
[B]stick with (someone):
(1)to stay close to (someone) in a race or competition
[EX] The challenger stuck with the champion until the very last round.
(2)to stay near (someone) in order to gain knowledge, protection, etc.
[EX] Stick with me, kid, and you'll learn something!
(Merriam-Webster's Leaner's Dictionary)
所以他們意思上有其重疊處。
建議你多參考後面搭配的字，"stick to" 後面常用的搭配如 "fact" [1]，
"philosophy" [2]，"plan" [3]，"pledge" [4]，"policy" [5]，"position" [6]，
"principle" [7]，"rule" [8]，"schedule" [9] 等。
"stick with"可接的搭配有 "人" [10]，"機構" [11]，"formula" [12]，"plan" [13]，
"policy" [14]，"rule" [15]，"standard" [16]，"strategy" [17] 等。
[1]
Now, the sports minister of Brazil hoped that this would be passed in November,
and now they are waiting for March. But Dilma Rousseff, who is the president of
Brazil, is saying, I am going to stick to the fact that we will not have
alcohol. (CNN, January 21, 2012)
[2]
It's not nice when criticism comes your way. You have to stick to your
philosophy and what you know works and that comes from experience.
(Independent, 07 January 2011)
[3]
By the time they are 11 years old the majority of children have made up their
mind about their future - and stick to their plans, according to new research.
(Guardian, 8 August 2005)
[4]
The government must stick to pledges to reform party financing-or risk any
future scandal further undermining confidence, MPs have warned.
(BBC, 29 January 2012)
[5]
Cristina Fern?ndez has so far proved the naysayers wrong. How long can she
stick to the policies that are about to win her a second term?
(Economist, Oct 22nd 2011)
[6]
Then the poll asked Republicans and independents, "do you want Republican
leaders in the House and Senate to make compromises to gain consensus on the
current budget debate, or do you want them stick to their positions
even if this means not being able to gain consensus on the budget?"
(Washington Post, April 07, 2011)
[7]
The world is a frightening place now. The only way for this country to deal
with it is to stick to principles: to put down aggression on the continent
where we have long committed ourselves to maintain peace and order, Europe; to
approach a turbulent Russia not with weakness but with a clarity and firmness
that Russians will respect, and above all to open our eyes to reality.
(NY Times, January 28, 1994)
[8]
It's not really their Germanic features and grooming that interest the
chancellor, of course, but rather their sober, Germanic approach to global
crisis: If in doubt, stick to the rules. (Newsweek, December 12, 2011)
[9]
This wasn't especially practical for a working journalist with two kids, but I
tried to stick to the schedule. It didn't do the trick.
(Time, Sept. 18, 2000)
[10]
My husband is unfaithful and has a gambling problem. Should I stick with him?
(Guardian, 12 March 2010)
[11]
Everyone is happier here too, you can tell. We've noticed a real buzz about the
place. Working somewhere like this does encourage you to stick with the company.
It would be sad not to work here any more. (Guardian, 11 July 2005)
[12]
Should England stick with a winning formula? (Independent, 23 June 2010)
[13]
When we lost the toss on a pretty good batting wicket for one split second you
think "ah damn, could have really done with batting". But you have to get on
with it and stick with your plan. (Independent, 09 December 2010)
[14]
However, Mr Bernanke will stick with the policy if the unemployment rate fails
to show any meaningful reduction. (Telegraph, 08 February 2012)
[15]
We do have policies. The rule for my three kids is: no electronics on school
days except what you actually need for schoolwork. No gadgets at mealtime or
bedtime. Gadgets are O.K. when you're home sick or in the car for long trips.
My older two kids manage to stick with those rules (mostly). My youngest,
though, asks for that darned iPad constantly. (NY Times, February 24, 2011)
[16]
In light of his recent executive order telling agencies to get rid of rules
that would do needless harm to the economy, President Obama should stick with
the standards chosen under George W. Bush and wait until EPA's next scientific
review of ozone wraps up in 2013, said Khary Cauthen, the group's director of
federal relations. (NY Times, July 28, 2011)
[17]
Barclays appointed Bob Diamond, the head of its investment-banking business, as
its new chief executive from March 2011. Mr Diamond said he would stick with
the strategy of running a diversified bank with retail operations.
(Economist, Sep 9th 2010)
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