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Here is a complete list of English idioms relevant to World Population Day (11 July), with explanations, Vietnamese translations, and examples:
1. Elbow room
Explanation: Enough space to live or move freely.
Vietnamese: Không gian sống thoải mái
Example: "In big cities, people often don’t have enough elbow room."
2. A drop in the ocean
Explanation: A very small amount compared to what is needed.
Vietnamese: Hạt cát giữa sa mạc
Example: "Donating a few supplies is just a drop in the ocean when millions need help."
3. Bursting at the seams
Explanation: Overcrowded or full to capacity.
Vietnamese: Đông nghẹt, quá tải
Example: "Many urban areas are bursting at the seams due to overpopulation."
4. Packed like sardines
Explanation: Extremely crowded, especially in a small space.
Vietnamese: Chen chúc như cá hộp
Example: "Commuters were packed like sardines on the train this morning."
5. Overrun with people
Explanation: Having more people than a place can manage.
Vietnamese: Bị quá tải dân số
Example: "The refugee camp was overrun with people needing food and shelter."
6. Strength in numbers
Explanation: More people together can achieve more or have more power.
Vietnamese: Đoàn kết là sức mạnh
Example: "Communities can bring change — there’s strength in numbers."
7. The more, the merrier
Explanation: The more people, the better or more fun it is.
Vietnamese: Càng đông càng vui
Example: "We invited the whole neighborhood — the more, the merrier!"
8. On the rise
Explanation: Increasing.
Vietnamese: Đang tăng lên
Example: "Population numbers are on the rise in developing countries."
9. A ticking time bomb
Explanation: A potentially dangerous situation that could worsen anytime.
Vietnamese: Quả bom nổ chậm
Example: "Uncontrolled population growth is a ticking time bomb."
10. In full swing
Explanation: Operating at full speed or capacity.
Vietnamese: Đang diễn ra sôi nổi
Example: "Urban development is in full swing due to population growth."
11. Hit the limit
Explanation: To reach maximum capacity.
Vietnamese: Đạt tới giới hạn
Example: "Resources in the area have hit the limit due to overpopulation."
12. Too many cooks spoil the broth
Explanation: Too many people involved can ruin a situation.
Vietnamese: Lắm thầy nhiều ma
Example: "When planning new cities, too many cooks can spoil the broth."
13. Face the facts
Explanation: Accept the reality, even if it’s unpleasant.
Vietnamese: Đối mặt với sự thật
Example: "We need to face the facts about population and its environmental impact."
14. Safety in numbers
Explanation: Being in a group gives a sense of protection.
Vietnamese: Đông người thì an toàn hơn
Example: "People felt safer protesting in large crowds — there’s safety in numbers."
15. Put a strain on
Explanation: To cause stress or pressure.
Vietnamese: Gây áp lực lên
Example: "A booming population puts a strain on housing and healthcare."
16. Spread too thin
Explanation: Trying to do too much with too few resources.
Vietnamese: Bị phân tán, không đủ nguồn lực
Example: "Government services are spread too thin in overpopulated areas."
17. Room to grow
Explanation: Potential for development or expansion.
Vietnamese: Có dư địa để phát triển
Example: "Smaller towns still have room to grow as alternatives to big cities."
18. Keep something in check
Explanation: To control or limit something.
Vietnamese: Kiểm soát, kiềm chế
Example: "Family planning helps keep population growth in check."
19. A human tide
Explanation: A large crowd of people moving together.
Vietnamese: Dòng người đông đúc như thủy triều
Example: "A human tide filled the streets during the national celebration."
20. Run out of room
Explanation: No more space available.
Vietnamese: Hết chỗ, không còn không gian
Example: "We’re running out of room in urban centers — we need better planning."
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