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diamond in the rough, a Thành ngữ, tục ngữ
a babe in arms
a baby, a child who is still wet behind the ears Dar was just a babe in arms when we emigrated to Canada.
a babe in the woods
"a defenseless person; a naive, young person" He's just a babe in the woods. He needs someone to protect him.
a bad taste in my mouth
a feeling that something is false or unfair, a feeling of ill will I left the meeting with a bad taste in my mouth. There was a lot of dishonesty in the room.
a bad time
a lot of teasing, a rough time The class gave him a bad time about his pink shorts.
a ball-park figure
"a number that is near the total; approximate figure" Fifty is a ball-park figure. It's close to our class size.
a bar fly
a person who often goes to bars or lounges Every evening Penny goes to Lucifer's. She's quite a bar fly.
a bar star
a girl who goes to bars to drink and find friends Lola was known as a bar star at Pinky's Lounge.
a bare-faced lie
a deliberate lie, a planned lie His statement to the police was false - a bare-faced lie.
a barnburner
an exciting game, a cliff-hanger When the Flames play the Oilers it's a barnburner - a great game.
a barrel of laughs
a lot of fun, a person who makes you laugh Let's invite Chang to our party. He's a barrel of laughs.
a basket case
a person who is very nervous, in bad shape If Gloria has one more crisis, she'll be a basket case.
a bawling out
a scolding, a lecture, an earful, catch it When I forgot to do my chores Dad gave me a bawling out.
a bed of roses
an easy life, a pleasant place to work or stay Who said that retirement is a bed of roses?
a bee in her bonnet
upset, a bit angry, on edge Aunt Betsy was kind of cranky, like she had a bee in her bonnet.
a big rig
a big truck, a semi-trailer truck Do you have a driver's license? Have you ever driven a big rig?
a big shot
an important person, a boss, a big wheel On payday he spends money like a big shot, buying drinks for all.
a big wheel
a person with power, a big shot Bing has been acting like a big wheel since he got promoted.
a big wig
an important person, a president etc., VIP Barry is a big wig in Gulf Oil - a vice president or something.
a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
having one is better than seeing many When searching for a better job, remember A bird in the hand... .
a bit at sea
a bit unsure, uncertain He seems a bit at sea since his brother died. They were close.
a bit off/a bit mental
not rational, unbalanced, one brick short Kate talks to the birds. Do you think she's a bit off?
a bitch
a complaining woman, a woman who nags What a bitch! She complains to us and criticizes her kids.
a bite to eat
a lunch, a snack We can grab a bite to eat at the arena. They sell snacks there.
a bitter pill
a negative event, a loss, a painful experience Divorce is a bitter pill for her. She believed in her marriage.
a black mark
a mark beside your name means you are bad If you cause an accident, you get a black mark beside your name.
a blackout (TV)
refusal to broadcast an event during that event A blackout is intended to encourage fans to attend an event.
a blackout (war)
a policy that requires lights to be turned off Blackouts prevented bombers from seeing their targets at night.
a blank look
eyes show that a person does not understand, the lights are on but... When I called her name, she gave me a blank look, as though she didn't know me.
a blast
a great time, a lot of fun The students were having a blast until the teacher walked in.
a blessing in disguise
a problem that becomes a benefit or advantage The rainstorm was a blessing in disguise. It stopped the fire.
a blow job
giving oral sex to a man, fellatio If you want a blow job, you'll have to shower first.
a blowout
to win by a large score, no contest """Did the Flames win?"" ""Ya, 11-2. It was a blowout."""
a bone to pick
something to argue about, a matter to discuss "Joe sounded angry when he said, ""I have a bone to pick with you."""
a breath of fresh air
a nice change, a new presence Having Lan around the house is a breath of fresh air - she's so nice.
a breath of wind
a breeze, a light wind In the evening, the lake was calm. There wasn't a breath of wind.
a brick
a dependable person, a friend who always helps Parveen helped me get through my divorce. She's a real brick!
a brick short
(See one brick short of a full load)
a budding genius
a child who appears to be very intelligent "The newspaper described Pam as ""a budding genius"" on the violin."
a bull in a China shop
"a big, reckless person in a room full of fragile things; cramp your style" Imagine a 300-pound football player at a tea party, and you have a bull in a China shop.
a bum rap
unfair blame, unjust sentence, take the rap It was a bum rap. Eddie didn't steal those paintings.
a bummer
an unfortunate event, bad luck, too bad """Somebody broke a window in his car and stole his stereo."" ""That's a bummer."""
a bun in the oven
pregnant, expecting a baby Mabel has a bun in the oven. The baby's due in April.
a bunch of malarkey
an untrue story, a lot of bunk, bull """Do you believe what the psychic said about your future?"" ""No. It's a bunch of malarkey."""
a bundle of nerves
"a very nervous person; uptight person" May has so many problems - she's just a bundle of nerves.
a card
(See such a card)
a case of
an example of, it's a case of Look at Bosnia. That's a case of ethnic civil war.
a caution
a bold or shocking person, no shrinking violet She is a caution! She told the judge he was all wrong.
a cheap drunk
a person who gets drunk on one or two drinks Jo admits she's a cheap drunk. Her limit is two drinks.
a checkup
a doctor's examination, a medical examination If you aren't feeling well, go to the doctor for a checkup.
a chicken in every pot
enough food for every family No one will be hungry if there's a chicken in every pot. kim cương thô
Một người hoặc vật có phẩm chất hoặc đặc điểm đặc biệt bất thể nhìn thấy từ bề mặt. Nhân viên mới ban đầu có vẻ thiếu tự tin, nhưng sau khi chứng kiến cách anh ấy làm chuyện chăm chỉ, chúng tui nhận ra rằng anh ấy là một viên kim cương thô và thực sự là một tài sản lớn của công ty .. Xem thêm: kim cương, kim cương thô kim cương thô
Một người nào đó hoặc một cái gì đó chưa trả thiện nhưng có nhiều khía cạnh đặc biệt hoặc tiềm năng tiềm ẩn. Chủ yếu được nghe ở Vương quốc Anh, Úc. Nam diễn viên trẻ là một viên kim cương thô. Với một số đào tạo, cô ấy sẽ trở thành một siêu sao .. Xem thêm: kim cương, kim cương thô trong
Hình. một người có những phẩm chất tốt đẹp mặc dù bề ngoài thô ráp; một người có tiềm năng lớn. Sam trông hơi lôi thôi, nhưng anh ấy là một viên kim cương thô. Anh ấy là một viên kim cương thô - đôi khi hơi khó lấy, nhưng rất thông minh và có ích .. Xem thêm: kim cương, kim cương thô
Ngoài ra, một viên kim cương thô. Một người có tính cách đặc biệt hoặc tiềm năng nhưng thiếu sự trau chuốt và tinh tế. Ví dụ, Jack thông minh và đáng tin cậy nhưng thiếu cách cư xử - anh ấy là một viên kim cương thô. [Đầu những năm 1600]. Xem thêm: kim cương, kim cương thô trong
n thô. một người tuyệt cú vời mặc dù bên ngoài thô ráp; một người có tiềm năng lớn. Anh ấy là một viên kim cương thô - đôi khi hơi khó lấy, nhưng hầu như bất sao. . Xem thêm: kim cương, kim cương thô
Một loại có phẩm chất đặc biệt tốt hoặc tiềm năng vĩ lớn nhưng thiếu đánh bóng và tinh luyện .. Xem thêm: kim cương, kim cương thô, một
Một cá nhân có công lao nội tại nhưng cách cư xử thiếu tu dưỡng. Sự ví von bắt nguồn từ chuyện khai thác mỏ, nơi viên kim cương chưa cắt, chưa đánh bóng trông tương tự như một tảng đá không giá trị nhưng sau khi xử lý có thể vừa đẹp vừa rất có giá trị. Vở kịch năm 1624 của John Fletcher, AWife for a Month, có câu “Cô ấy rất trung thực, và sẽ khó cắt như một viên kim cương thô” (4.2) .. Xem thêm: kim cương kim cương thô
Về cơ bản, một người đáng ngưỡng mộ có đầy tiềm năng, nhưng thiếu những ân sủng xã hội. Hình ảnh là một viên đá quý thô, sau khi cắt và đánh bóng sẽ sáng bóng .. Xem thêm: kim cương, thô. Xem thêm: