Common Phrases

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come up with

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to think of or create: nghĩ ra, nảy ra ý tưởng

Example: She came up with a new idea for increasing sales.

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come down with

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to become ill with: bị bệnh/ mắc bệnh

Example: I think I'm coming down with flu.

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look forward to

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to anticipate with pleasure: mong chờ, trông đợi

Example: I'm looking forward to the weekend.

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live up to

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to meet expectations: sống theo, đáp ứng mong đợi của ai đó.

Example: He failed to live up to his parents' expectations.

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turn in

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​to give back something that you no longer need: nộp, trả lại.

Example: You must turn in your pass when you leave the building.

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move on

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to start doing or discussing something new: bắt đầu, chuyển sang (một cái gì mới)

• Example: I've been in this job long enough—it's time I moved on.

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fill in

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to complete a form, etc. by writing information on it: điền vào (biểu mẫu)
Example: to fill in an application form.

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call off

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to cancel something; to decide that something will not happen: hủy bỏ

Example: They have called off their engagement (= decided not to get married).

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move in

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to start to live in your new home: chuyển tới (nơi nào đó)

Example: Our new neighbours moved in yesterday.

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break up

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to come to an end: kết thúc, tan vỡ

Example: Their marriage has broken up.