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blowhole
blowhole /'blouhoul/- danh từ
- ống thông hơi (đường hầm)
- bọt (thuỷ tinh); chỗ rỗ (kim loại)
who Thành ngữ, tục ngữ
go the whole hog
make a thorough job of something They really went the whole hog in their efforts to welcome the foreign visitors.
go whole hog
do something completely or thoroughly They went whole hog in their effort to make sure that the convention was a success.
he who hesitates is lost
if you hesitate you may not get another chance If you want to marry Ko, ask her. He who hesitates is lost.
it's not what you know, it's who you know
references are important, Bob's your uncle In politics, it's not what you know, it's who you know.
Joe Who
Joe Clark - a Canadian politician When was Joe Who the Prime Minister of Canada? 1979?
make whoopee
kiss and hug, get it on, make love Tony and Victoria were making whoopee when we walked in.
on the whole
in general On the whole I think it is a good idea but I would still like to study it further.
people who live in glass houses should not throw s
do not complain about other people if you are as bad as they are You should not criticize other people so much. Remember, people who live in glass houses should not throw stones.
people who live in glass houses shouldn't throw st
people who have faults should not criticize others Perfect people can be critical, but people who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones.
the Lord helps those who help themselves
if you work to help yourself God will help you If you pray, remember, the Lord helps those who help themselves.
the whole ball of wax
all related things, all that jazz, the whole nine yards Being in love means commitment, sacrifice, patience, understanding - the whole ball of wax.
the whole caboodle
(See kit and caboodle)
the whole nine yards
including all the work, doing the whole job, the whole ball of wax My goals include a degree, career, marriage, children - the whole nine yards.
the whole shebang
everything, every bit/piece/person When the cable broke, the whole shebang fell in the river.
the whole shooting match
everything, every bit/piece/person Wagon, horses, load - the whole shootin' match disappeared.
the whole works
the whole building, all the equipment, everything The warehouse and stock - the whole works burned in the fire.
whole hog
every effort, all your energy, gung ho When I play racquetball, I work hard. I go whole hog.
whole shebang
(See the whole shebang)
whole shooting match
(See the whole shooting match)
whore blossom
pimple, cold sore, zit Every time I eat shortbread, I get whore blossoms on my chin.
bust open a can of whoopass
to prepare to beat someone up/get really angry after they've done something appalling: (Usually meant as a joke between friends.)"Yo g, if you don't stop bugging me, I'm gonna bust open a can of whoopass on you!"
the whole nine
everything; all of something
who brung ya
who was there for you, don't forget where you came from
who ride
1. to get buckwild:"The darkside where the real G's who ride" -- Macadoshish from Thug Life (Don't get twisted)
2. the who ride is the act of getting wild and crazy, like a riot or an assassination, or any wild activity
who's own
used to inquire the owner of an item. Example: someone would hold up a pencil and, speaking to a group, ask "Who's own?"
whoadie
someone close to you
whockerjawed
damaged, jammed, or out of alignment
whodi
used to address someone as a friend, as in "What's up whodie", in the same way as words like "homey", "money", "playa" or "dogg"
whomp
to beat, to hit
whoop ass
1. very good; awesome; cool; "That ride was whoop ass!"
2. to defeat someone or something; "I'm gonna whup ass on you"
3. to be rowdy; "Finals are over; let's whup ass! "
4. defeat; "Our team suffered a real whoop ass yesterday"
5. rowdiness; "There's too much whoop ass in here; I can't study" (can be reversed as ass whup)
whoopass
see bust open a can of whoopass
whopperjawed
out of place, crooked: "That looks whopperjawed"
whore
1. a greeting, usually between males: "What's up, whore!"
2. a friendly insult, usually between males
3. a prostitute
4. a promiscuous person, usually female
as a whole
all together;not taken separately;in general就整体而言
We should view things as a whole.我们应该全面地看问题。
The speech had to be considered as a whole.应该从整体来考虑这篇讲话。
for the (whole) world
on any account无论如何;不管怎样(用于否定句)
I wouldn't hurt her feelings for the world.我决不会伤害她的感情。
I wouldn't,for the world miss that show .我无论如何也不会错过那部电影。
who's who
1.a reference book containing short biographical entries on the outstanding persons in a country,industry,profession,etc.名人录;名人词典
Do you have a copy of“Who's Who in Japan”?你有《日本名人录》吗?
2.who this one is and who that one is;who the different ones in a group of people are谁是谁
It took the new teacher a few days to remember who was who in the class.老师花了几天时间才记住班上学生的名字。
whoop it up
Idiom(s): whoop it up
Theme: CELEBRATION
to enjoy oneself in a lively and noisy manner. (Informal.)
• John's friends really whooped it up at his bachelor party.
• Jean wants to have a party and whoop it up to celebrate her promotion.
whole ball of wax
Idiom(s): whole ball of wax AND whole shooting match
Theme: COMPLETELY
the whole thing; the whole matter or affair; the entire affair or organization.
• John is not a good manager. Instead of delegating jobs to others, he runs the whole shooting match himself
• There's not a hard worker in that whole shooting match.
• I will be glad to be finished with this project. I want to be done with the whole ball of wax.
• I am tired of this job. I am fed up with the whole ball of wax.
to whom it may concern
Idiom(s): to whom it may concern
Theme: SOMEONE
to the person to whom this applies. (A form of address used when you do not know the name of the person who handles the kind of business you are writing about.)
• The letter started out, "To whom it may concern."
• When you don't know who to write to, just say, "To whom it may concern."
make sth up out of whole cloth
Idiom(s): make sth up out of whole cloth
Theme: DECEPTION
to create a story or a lie from no facts at all.
• I don't believe you. I think you made that up out of whole cloth.
• Ann made up her explanation out of whole cloth. There was not a bit of truth in it.
He who pays the piper calls the tune
Idiom(s): He who pays the piper calls the tune.
Theme: MONEY
a saying meaning that the person who is paying for something has control over how the money is used.
• Fred's father is paying his way through college, and wants to help him choose his courses. He says that he who pays the piper calls the tune.
• The bride's parents should have a say in where the wedding is held since they're paying for it. He who pays the piper calls the tune.
He who laughs last, laughs longest
Idiom(s): He who laughs last, laughs longest. AND He laughs best who laughs last
Theme: LAUGHTER
A proverb meaning that whoever succeeds in making the last move or pulling the last trick has the most enjoyment.
• Bill had pulled many silly tricks on Tom. Finally Tom pulled a very funny trick on Bill and said, "He who laughs last, laughs longest."
• Bill pulled another, even bigger, trick on Tom and said, laughing, "He laughs best who laughs last."
He laughs best who laughs last
Idiom(s): He who laughs last, laughs longest. AND He laughs best who laughs last
Theme: LAUGHTER
A proverb meaning that whoever succeeds in making the last move or pulling the last trick has the most enjoyment.
• Bill had pulled many silly tricks on Tom. Finally Tom pulled a very funny trick on Bill and said, "He who laughs last, laughs longest."
• Bill pulled another, even bigger, trick on Tom and said, laughing, "He laughs best who laughs last."
He who is everywhere is nowhere.
It's not good to do too many things at the same time.
He who knows nothing, doubts nothing.
Knowledge leads us to make choices.
He who pays the piper calls the tune.
The person who provides the money for something should control how it is spent
He who plays with fire gets burnt.
If you behave in a risky way, you are likely to have problems.
He who wills the end wills the means.
If you are determined to do something you will find a way.
He laughs best who laughs last.
Don't express your joy, or your triumph, too soon!
People who live in glass houses should not throw
One should not criticize others for faults similar to one's own.