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Here’s a complete list of English idioms relevant for Aprils Fools' Day (1st April), with explanations, Vietnamese translations, and examples:
1. “Pull someone’s leg”
Explanation: To tease or trick someone in a playful way.
Vietnamese Translation: Trêu chọc hoặc đùa giỡn với ai đó.
Example: I didn’t really win the lottery - I was just pulling your leg!
2. “Play a prank on someone”
Explanation: To trick or play a practical joke on someone.
Vietnamese Translation: Chơi khăm ai đó.
Example: He played a prank on his friend by hiding his phone.
3. “Make a fool of oneself”
Explanation: To do something silly or embarrassing.
Vietnamese Translation: Tự làm mình trở nên ngớ ngẩn.
Example: She made a fool of herself by falling for a fake news story.
4. “Cry wolf”
Explanation: To raise a false alarm or lie repeatedly.
Vietnamese Translation: Cảnh báo giả hoặc nói dối nhiều lần.
Example: If you cry wolf too often, people won’t believe you when you’re telling the truth.
5. “The joke’s on you”
Explanation: The person who tried to trick others becomes the one tricked.
Vietnamese Translation: Người định lừa lại trở thành người bị lừa.
Example: You thought you fooled me, but the joke’s on you!
6. Pull the wool over someone’s eyes
Explanation: To deceive or fool someone.
Vietnamese Translation: Che mắt ai đó, lừa gạt.
Example: He tried to pull the wool over my eyes with that fake news story.
7. Give someone the runaround
Explanation: To deliberately mislead or avoid answering someone directly.
Vietnamese Translation: Đánh lạc hướng ai đó.
Example: She gave me the runaround when I asked if the prank was real.
8. Pull a fast one
Explanation: To deceive or trick someone.
Vietnamese Translation: Lừa gạt ai đó nhanh chóng.
Example: He pulled a fast one by pretending to quit his job.
9. Take for a ride
Explanation: To deceive or cheat someone.
Vietnamese Translation: Lừa gạt ai đó.
Example: They took him for a ride by selling him a fake product.
10. Have someone on
Explanation: To fool or deceive someone.
Vietnamese Translation: Đánh lừa ai đó.
Example: She had me on when she said she was moving abroad.
11. Lead someone up the garden path
Explanation: To deceive someone.
Vietnamese Translation: Dẫn dắt ai đó đi sai hướng.
Example: They led me up the garden path by claiming the party was canceled.
12. Bite the bait
Explanation: To fall for a trick or prank.
Vietnamese Translation: Mắc bẫy, bị lừa.
Example: I told him I won the lottery, and he bit the bait!
13. Fool’s paradise
Explanation: A false sense of happiness or success.
Vietnamese Translation: Thiên đường ảo tưởng.
Example: Thinking his prank wouldn’t be discovered was just a fool’s paradise.
14. Laugh up one’s sleeve
Explanation: To secretly laugh at someone.
Vietnamese Translation: Cười thầm, cười giấu.
Example: She laughed up her sleeve after successfully tricking her brother.
15. Play tricks on someone
Explanation: To prank or deceive someone.
Vietnamese Translation: Chơi khăm hoặc lừa gạt ai đó.
Example: On April Fools’ Day, everyone loves to play tricks on their friends.
16. Catch someone off guard
Explanation: To surprise or trick someone unexpectedly.
Vietnamese Translation: Làm ai đó bất ngờ.
Example: The sudden prank caught him off guard, and he couldn’t stop laughing.
17. Fool around
Explanation: To behave in a silly or playful way.
Vietnamese Translation: Đùa giỡn, nghịch ngợm.
Example: They were fooling around with fake spiders all day.
18. Take it with a grain of salt
Explanation: To not take something too seriously, especially a claim or statement.
Vietnamese Translation: Đón nhận một cách dè dặt, không hoàn toàn tin.
Example: Whatever he says on April Fools’ Day, take it with a grain of salt.
19. Let the cat out of the bag
Explanation: To accidentally reveal a secret or prank.
Vietnamese Translation: Tiết lộ bí mật.
Example: She let the cat out of the bag before the prank even started.
20. Play it cool
Explanation: To remain calm and act naturally, even after being pranked.
Vietnamese Translation: Giữ bình tĩnh, không để lộ cảm xúc.
Example: Even after being pranked, he managed to play it cool.
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