Here is a complete list of English idioms relevant to Mother's Day 2025 (11 May), with explanations, Vietnamese translations, and examples:
1. A mother’s touch
Explanation: The special care and attention only a mother can give.
Vietnamese: Bàn tay chăm sóc dịu dàng của mẹ
Example: "The house felt warmer after a mother’s touch."
2. Home is where the heart is
Explanation: Your true home is where your loved ones are.
Vietnamese: Nhà là nơi trái tim thuộc về
Example: "No matter where I go, home is where the heart is — with Mom."
3. Tie the apron strings
Explanation: To be dependent on one’s mother, often emotionally.
Vietnamese: Phụ thuộc vào mẹ
Example: "Even at 25, he hasn’t quite cut the apron strings yet."
4. A face only a mother could love
Explanation: Jokingly said about someone who isn’t attractive, but is still loved by their mom.
Vietnamese: Chỉ mẹ mới yêu nổi (nói đùa)
Example: "That stray dog has a face only a mother could love."
5. Mother hen
Explanation: A person who is very protective and caring.
Vietnamese: Người chăm sóc, bảo vệ người khác như gà mẹ
Example: "She’s always fussing over her kids like a mother hen."
6. As safe as houses
Explanation: Very secure and safe — often associated with the feeling of being home with Mom.
Vietnamese: An toàn tuyệt đối
Example: "In Mom’s arms, I always feel as safe as houses."
7. A shoulder to cry on
Explanation: Someone who offers emotional support.
Vietnamese: Một bờ vai để tựa vào khi buồn
Example: "Whenever I’m sad, Mom is always a shoulder to cry on."
8. Tough love
Explanation: Love shown by being firm or strict for someone’s good.
Vietnamese: Yêu thương nhưng nghiêm khắc
Example: "Mom’s tough love taught me discipline and self-respect."
9. The heart of gold
Explanation: Very kind and caring person.
Vietnamese: Tấm lòng vàng
Example: "My mom has a heart of gold — always helping others."
10. Behind every great man is a great woman
Explanation: Successful people often have strong support from someone, like their mother.
Vietnamese: Sau thành công của người đàn ông luôn có người phụ nữ tuyệt vời
Example: "He credits his success to his mom — behind every great man is a great woman."
11. Put someone on a pedestal
Explanation: Admire someone greatly.
Vietnamese: Đặt ai đó lên vị trí cao quý
Example: "We all put Mom on a pedestal for everything she’s done."
12. Wear your heart on your sleeve
Explanation: Show emotions openly.
Vietnamese: Thể hiện cảm xúc một cách rõ ràng
Example: "Mom always wears her heart on her sleeve when it comes to her children."
13. As cool as a cucumber
Explanation: Calm and composed, even under pressure.
Vietnamese: Điềm tĩnh, bình thản
Example: "No matter how chaotic things get, Mom stays as cool as a cucumber."
14. Hold it all together
Explanation: Manage things well, especially during tough times.
Vietnamese: Giữ mọi việc ổn thỏa
Example: "She held it all together when Dad was sick — true strength."
15. Run in the family
Explanation: A trait that many family members share.
Vietnamese: Là đặc điểm di truyền
Example: "Kindness runs in the family — just like Mom."
16. Bend over backward (for someone)
Explanation: Do everything possible to help or please someone.
Vietnamese: Cố gắng hết sức để giúp ai
Example: "She bends over backward for her kids every single day."
17. Through thick and thin
Explanation: In both good and bad times.
Vietnamese: Dù sướng hay khổ
Example: "Mom has always been by my side through thick and thin."
18. Piece of cake
Explanation: Very easy to do — often thanks to a mom's help.
Vietnamese: Dễ như ăn bánh
Example: "Homework is a piece of cake when Mom helps me."
19. The glue that holds the family together
Explanation: The person who keeps everyone united.
Vietnamese: Người giữ cho gia đình luôn gắn kết
Example: "She’s the glue that holds our family together."
20. No place like home
Explanation: Home is the most comforting and loving place — often because of Mom.
Vietnamese: Không đâu bằng nhà
Example: "I always miss her hugs — there’s no place like home."
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