Nghĩa là gì:
a-plenty 
a-plenty /ə'plenti/- phó từ
- (từ Mỹ,nghĩa Mỹ) nhiều, dồi dào, phong phú
ent Thành ngữ, tục ngữ
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 different kettle of fish
different, not the same A cult is not a religion. A cult is a different kettle of fish entirely.
a horse of a different color
a different matter, a separate issue If he wants to buy the land, that's a horse of a different color.
a mental block
a problem with learning a subject or concept I have a mental block when I try to do algebra. I can't think.
a sucker for punishment
one who allows himself to be hurt or blamed If I accept blame for a team loss, I'm a sucker for punishment.
a word to the wise is sufficient
a wise person understands when he hears a key word I can't discuss the plan, but a word to the wise is sufficient: progress.
absent-minded
forgetful Our neighbor is very absent-minded and is always getting locked out of his house.
an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure
prevent a problem so you don't have to solve it, a stitch in time... Forest fires deserve an ounce of prevention: public education in campfire safety.
anal retentive
too concerned with detail, pedantic Amy is anal retentive. She writes down everything the teacher says.
at a moment's notice
with little warning, on short notice We may call you at a moment's notice - whenever we need help.
at the eleventh hour
" at the last minute; almost too late. "
bent out of shape
needlessly worried about something.
bone of contention
point of disagreement, controversial point Job security is the bone of contention in our discussions.
break and enter
break a lock or window to enter illegally, B&E They were charged with break and enter. They stole some cash.
call attention to
ask you to read or notice, draw attention to I would like to call attention to the student parking problem.
cement hands
awkward hands, butter fingers "Joey can't type; he's got cement hands."
dance to a different tune
talk or act differently (usually better) because things have changed He has begun dancing to a different tune now that he knows that his head salesman is thinking of quitting.
dead center
exact middle He was able to hit the target dead center.
don't mention it
it was no trouble, no problem """Thanks for the ride,"" I said. ""Don't mention it,"" he replied."
draw attention to
"ask people to notice; show or display to people" If you wear a short skirt, you draw attention to your legs.
draw it to my attention
tell me about it, cause me to be aware of it Spelling is a problem. Thanks for drawing it to my attention.
fish for a compliment
hint that he wants a compliment If Al mentions cars, he's fishing for a compliment on his Jaguar.
fly in the ointment
a small thing that spoils enjoyment The problem with the music was a fly in the ointment at the party.
get your attention
cause you to be aware of, catch your eye When Marylou walked by, that got your attention.
hell bent for election
going fast, determined to get somewhere There goes Joe, driving hell bent for election - always in a hurry.
hidden talent
a talent or skill you do not show very often Oh, you play the harmonica! Got any more hidden talents?
horse of a different color
(See a horse of a different color)
in agreement
believing or feeling the same things When we discuss Canadian unity, we're in agreement.
in any case (event)
no matter what happens, surely, without fail I may not be able to meet you next week but in any case I will still give you the books before then.
in seventh heaven
very happy I have been in seventh heaven since I started my new job.
left-handed compliment
an ambiguous compliment interpreted as offensive He gave her a left-handed compliment when he said that her dyed hair looked nice.
left, right and centre
in every direction, everywhere There were soldiers everywhere - left, right and centre.
make a dent in
make progress We worked hard all day but we didn
make an entrance
enter with style, enter with a flourish When the duchess attends an event she likes to make an entrance.
make mention
talk about, bring up No one made mention of his research - not one word!
mental block
(See a mental block)
moment of truth
(See the moment of truth)
necessity is the mother of invention
our needs cause us to invent devices, build a better mousetrap Do you think the invention of TV proves that necessity is the mother of invention?
nothing ventured, nothing gained
"if you try nothing, you will gain nothing; go for it" We've decided to start a business. As the old saying goes, Nothing ventured, nothing gained.
off-center
different from the usual pattern, not quite like most others, odd The picture was off-center and didn
on tenterhooks
carefully, cautiously, afraid to move He's cautious since his accident. He drives around on tenterhooks.
on the spur of the moment
immediately, impulsively On the spur of the moment we decided to drive to Banff.
ounce of prevention
(See an ounce of prevention)
out of his element
not trained, too deep for him He was out of his element when they began discussing DNA.
pay a compliment
say nice things about, say you did a good job Tony paid you a compliment, Rita. He said you have a lovely garden.
pay attention
look at or listen to with full attention He never pays attention to what his supervisor tells him.
pick up a trail/scent
recognize the trail of a hunted person or animal The tracking dogs were able to pick up the trail of the criminal easily.
pitch a tent
put up a tent We pitched the tent in a nice field beside a stream.
pound the pavement
look for a job He has been pounding the pavement for a few months now but still has not found a job.
put a different slant on it
change the way you see it, change your view, put things in perspective If you called the police because you thought I needed help, that puts a different slant on it.