English Idioms and Expressions

Unfortunately, the injury may keep him out of football _________. He may never play again.

• for good

• now and then

• once in a while

• every so often

Answer explanation

for good = permanently: mãi mãi

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What I've got to say to you now is strictly _______ the record and most certainly not for publication, said the government official to the reporter.

• off

• on

• in

• at

Answer explanation

off the record: không chính thức, không công bố

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By appearing on the soap powder commercials, she became a _____ name.

• housekeeper

• housewife

• household

• house

Answer explanation

a household name: tên quen thuộc

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I am sure your sister will lend you a sympathetic ______ when you explain the situation to her.

• eye

• ear

• arm

• finger

Answer explanation

lend an sympathetic ear to sb/sth: lắng nghe 1 cách chân thành

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Hearing about people who mistreat animals makes me go hot under the______

• chin

• collar

• sleeves

• vest

Answer explanation

to be hot under the collar: diên tiết, cáu tiết

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"Edwards seems like a dog with two tails this morning." - "Haven't vou hear the news? His wife gave birth a baby boy early this morning."

• extremely happy

• extremely disappointed

• exhausted

• very proud

Answer explanation

like a dog with two tails (idiom): rất vui vẻ, hạnh phúc

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You never really know where you are with her as she just blows hot and cold.

• keeps going

• keeps taking things

• keeps changing her mood

• keeps testing

Answer explanation

blow hot and cold = keep changing her mood: luôn thay đổi tâm trạng

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I'll have to go to the funeral of Ms. Jane, a _________ of mine.

• heart to heart

• body and soul

• flesh and blood

• skin and bones

Answer explanation

Flesh and blood: người có máu mủ ruột thịt

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When his parents are away, his oldest brother______

• knocks it off

• calls the shots

• draws the line

• is in the same boat

Answer explanation

Call the shots: chỉ huy, quyết định về những việc cần làm

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Someone is going to have to take responsibility for this disaster. Who is going to ________ ?

• foot the bill

• carry the can

• hatch the chicken

• catch the worms

Answer explanation

carry the can: chịu trách nhiệm, chịu sự chỉ trích

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