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Here’s a complete list of English idioms relevant to English Language Day (April 23rd), with explanations, Vietnamese translations, and examples:
1. Read between the lines
Explanation: Understand the hidden meaning.
Vietnamese: Hiểu ý ẩn sau lời nói
Example: "He didn’t say he was upset, but I could read between the lines."
2. Break the ice
Explanation: Start a conversation in a relaxed way.
Vietnamese: Phá vỡ sự ngại ngùng ban đầu
Example: "She told a joke to break the ice at the meeting."
3. Hit the nail on the head
Explanation: Say something exactly right.
Vietnamese: Nói trúng phóc
Example: "You hit the nail on the head with your analysis of the poem."
4. Actions speak louder than words
Explanation: What someone does means more than what they say.
Vietnamese: Hành động có giá trị hơn lời nói
Example: "He promised to help, but actions speak louder than words."
5. A man/woman of few words
Explanation: A person who speaks very little.
Vietnamese: Người ít nói
Example: "He’s a man of few words, but he always gets things done."
6. By word of mouth
Explanation: Through spoken communication.
Vietnamese: Truyền miệng
Example: "The news spread quickly by word of mouth."
7. Talk the talk, walk the walk
Explanation: Back up your words with actions.
Vietnamese: Nói được làm được
Example: "He talks the talk and walks the walk when it comes to leadership."
8. In so many words
Explanation: Directly or explicitly.
Vietnamese: Nói thẳng ra
Example: "He didn’t say I was wrong in so many words, but I got the message."
9. The gift of the gab
Explanation: The ability to speak easily and confidently.
Vietnamese: Khéo ăn nói
Example: "Salespeople often have the gift of the gab."
10. Get the message
Explanation: Understand what someone is trying to communicate.
Vietnamese: Hiểu được điều ai đó ngụ ý
Example: "She ignored me all day—I got the message."
11. Put in a good word (for someone)
Explanation: Recommend someone or speak positively about them.
Vietnamese: Nói tốt cho ai đó
Example: "Can you put in a good word for me at the interview?"
12. It's easier said than done
Explanation: More difficult to do than to say.
Vietnamese: Nói thì dễ, làm mới khó
Example: "Learning English is easier said than done."
13. At a loss for words
Explanation: Unable to speak due to surprise or emotion.
Vietnamese: Cạn lời
Example: "When he proposed, I was at a loss for words!"
14. To put it mildly
Explanation: To say something in a gentle or understated way.
Vietnamese: Nói một cách nhẹ nhàng
Example: "He was annoyed, to put it mildly."
15. Speak your mind
Explanation: Say what you really think.
Vietnamese: Nói thẳng suy nghĩ của mình
Example: "Don’t be afraid to speak your mind in class."
16. Talk is cheap
Explanation: It’s easy to say things but harder to act on them.
Vietnamese: Nói thì dễ, làm mới khó
Example: "Talk is cheap—let’s see some action."
17. Get straight to the point
Explanation: Say something clearly and directly.
Vietnamese: Đi thẳng vào vấn đề
Example: "Let’s get straight to the point and not waste time."
18. Words fail me
Explanation: Unable to describe how you feel.
Vietnamese: Không biết diễn tả sao cho đủ
Example: "The view from the mountain—words fail me."
19. Spill the beans
Explanation: Reveal a secret.
Vietnamese: Tiết lộ bí mật
Example: "Who spilled the beans about the surprise party?"
20. Talk in circles
Explanation: Speak without making a clear point.
Vietnamese: Nói vòng vo
Example: "The speaker kept talking in circles and confused everyone."
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