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Thursday, April 17, 2025

English idioms relevant to World Heritage Day (18 April)

Here’s a complete list of English idioms relevant to World Heritage Day (18 April), with explanations, Vietnamese translations, and examples:

1. Stand the test of time

Explanation: To remain valuable or respected over a long period.
Vietnamese: Trường tồn với thời gian
Example: "The Great Wall of China has truly stood the test of time."

2. A blast from the past

Explanation: Something that brings back memories from the past.
Vietnamese: Hồi ức xưa ùa về
Example: "Visiting the ancient village was a real blast from the past."

3. Worth its weight in gold

Explanation: Extremely valuable or useful.
Vietnamese: Vô giá, quý như vàng
Example: "These ancient manuscripts are worth their weight in gold."

4. A walk down memory lane

Explanation: Reminiscing about the past.
Vietnamese: Hồi tưởng lại quá khứ
Example: "The museum tour was a beautiful walk down memory lane."

5. Old as the hills

Explanation: Very old or ancient.
Vietnamese: Cổ xưa như đồi núi
Example: "This temple is old as the hills, dating back thousands of years."

6. Preserve for posterity

Explanation: To keep something safe for future generations.
Vietnamese: Bảo tồn cho hậu thế
Example: "We must preserve our cultural sites for posterity."

7. Cultural melting pot

Explanation: A place where different cultures blend together.
Vietnamese: Nơi giao thoa văn hóa
Example: "Hoi An is a cultural melting pot of Vietnamese, Chinese, and Japanese heritage."

8. Leave a lasting legacy

Explanation: To create something meaningful that continues to exist after one's time.
Vietnamese: Để lại di sản lâu dài
Example: "UNESCO sites leave a lasting legacy for future generations."

9. A treasure trove

Explanation: A collection of valuable or delightful things.
Vietnamese: Kho báu
Example: "This heritage site is a treasure trove of ancient artifacts."

10. Echoes of the past

Explanation: Remnants or memories from previous times.
Vietnamese: Dư âm của quá khứ
Example: "The ruins are echoes of the past that still speak to us today."

11. From time immemorial

Explanation: Since ancient times.
Vietnamese: Từ thuở xa xưa
Example: "This tradition has been followed from time immemorial."

12. Step back in time

Explanation: To experience life as it was in the past.
Vietnamese: Quay ngược thời gian
Example: "Visiting the ancient citadel felt like stepping back in time."

13. A rich tapestry

Explanation: A complex and beautiful combination of many elements, especially cultural or historical.
Vietnamese: Bức tranh sống động, đa dạng
Example: "Vietnamese culture is a rich tapestry of customs and beliefs."

14. Time-honored tradition

Explanation: A custom that has been respected and followed for a long time.
Vietnamese: Truyền thống lâu đời
Example: "Water puppetry is a time-honored tradition in Vietnam."

15. History repeats itself

Explanation: Events tend to recur in a similar way over time.
Vietnamese: Lịch sử lặp lại
Example: "If we ignore our past, history repeats itself."

16. Built to last

Explanation: Made to endure for a long time.
Vietnamese: Xây dựng để tồn tại lâu dài
Example: "These ancient pyramids were clearly built to last."

17. Set in stone

Explanation: Fixed or permanent, often referring to historical facts or monuments.
Vietnamese: Được khắc ghi, không thay đổi
Example: "This law was set in stone centuries ago."

18. Hold the key (to something)

Explanation: To be the most important factor.
Vietnamese: Là chìa khóa
Example: "Education holds the key to preserving heritage."

19. Roots run deep

Explanation: Having a long or strong connection to a place or tradition.
Vietnamese: Có nguồn gốc sâu xa
Example: "Our roots run deep in this village—it's where our ancestors lived."

20. Written in the annals of history

Explanation: Recorded as an important historical event.
Vietnamese: Ghi dấu trong lịch sử
Example: "This victory is written in the annals of history."

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Thursday, April 10, 2025

English idioms relevant for Aprils Fools' Day (1st April)

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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