800 Common English Phrases Duong Vu

800 CỤM TỪ TIẾNG ANH
THÔNG DỤNG
(B1, B2, C1, C2)
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WHY THIS BOOK
Cuốn sách bạn đang cầm trên tay có lượng kiến thức tiếng Anh tương đương hàng chục cuốn sách trắc
nghiệm mà bạn hay gặp ở các hiệu sách. Nhưng bạn đừng sợ, các cụm từ trong sách này đều được
đánh dấu trình độ (theo khung năng lực tiếng Anh của Châu Âu đã được Bộ Giáo Dục công bố) để
bạn học từng bậc một chứ không phải nhồi nhét tất cả một lúc. Các tính từ thường dễ hơn các cụm
động từ và danh từ ở Part 3 & 4. Tùy trình độ của mình, các bạn học phần nào phù hợp trước
Cuốn sách ra đời từ nỗ lực đi tìm một phương pháp đào tạo tiếng Anh mới: đi đúng cốt lõi của tiếng
Anh, hiệu quả và lấy thực hành làm trung tâm. Cuốn sách dành cho tất cả các bạn mất gốc tiếng Anh,
các bạn cần nâng band điểm tiếng Anh: đại học, B1, B2, TOEIC, Ielts; hay chỉ đơn thuần muốn học cái
cốt lõi của tiếng Anh để có thể dùng được ngôn ngữ này trong thời gian ngắn nhất.
Rất nhiều người học tiếng Anh cả chục năm vẫn không thể dùng được tiếng Anh vì phương pháp cũ
chủ yếu dựa trên nền tảng trắc nghiệm vốn rất thuận tiện cho người dạy trong chấm bài nhưng lại
không giúp được gì mấy cho người học. Kĩ năng chọn đáp án đúng không liên quan đến việc người học
có thể dùng được tiếng Anh hay không. Phương pháp cũ chỉ dạy cho bạn lý thuyết tiếng Anh, nó giống
như bạn học lái xe hơn 10 năm mà chưa một lần xuống đường cầm lái vậy. Tiếng Anh là một kỹ năng
và kỹ năng chỉ có thể học bằng thực hành. (Practice-based learning)
Một vấn đề nữa là nhiều người vẫn cho rằng cái gốc của tiếng Anh là ngữ pháp và dành rất nhiều thời
gian cho ngữ pháp. Thực tế là nhiều người có ngữ pháp tương đối tốt vẫn không thể giao tiếp được.
Nền tảng của tiếng Anh là TỪ VỰNG, chính xác hơn là những cụm từ kết hợp với nhau một cách tự
nhiên (collocations). Việc học từ vựng đơn lẻ không hiệu quả, và tồi tệ hơn là dịch từ Anh sang Việt
để hiểu. Đến khi cần giao tiếp tiếng Anh, người học lại phải dịch ngược lại các từ sang tiếng Anh nên
phản xạ rất chậm và hay mắc lỗi. Để giao tiếp được nhanh và chính xác, bạn nên học cả cụm từ và học
trong tình huống cụ thể, 1 câu nói hay đoạn văn cụ thể, và tốt nhất là học hoàn toàn bằng tiếng Anh
hoặc Việt- Anh thay vì Anh-Việt. (Context - based Learning) (NÊN DÙNG TỪ ĐIỂN CAMBRIDGE
ONLINE)
Cuốn sách này tổng hợp những cụm từ thông dụng nhất trong tiếng Anh cho các trình độ A1, A2, B1,
B2, C1, C2, tập trung chủ yếu vào B1 và B2 là 2 trình độ mà người học cần đạt được để có thể giao tiếp
tiếng Anh tương đối khá. Khi được học đúng phương pháp và kết hợp các cụm từ này với ngữ pháp
là các bạn đã có nền tảng tiếng Anh vững chắc cho bất kì kì thi năng lực tiếng Anh nào
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HOW TO USE THIS BOOK

Cuốn sách gồm 4 phần: tương đương với 4 loại cụm từ hay gặp trong tiếng Anh:
 Tính từ + Giới từ…………………………………………………………………………………………………………Trang 05
 Động từ + Danh từ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..Trang 26
 Động từ + Giới từ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….Trang 41
 Giới từ + Danh từ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….Trang 89
Cuốn sách này được viết dựa trên 2 nguyên tắc: học qua thực hành hoàn toàn bằng tiếng Anh
và học dựa trên tình huống cụ thể.
 Mỗi cụm từ khó đều có giải thích nghĩa tiếng Anh đi kèm (bằng những từ dễ hiểu hơn).
 Mỗi cụm từ đều có ít nhất 1 ví dụ minh họa tương đương với 1 tình huống để sử dụng cụm
từ đó.
 Các cụm từ đồng nghĩa hoặc trái nghĩa cũng được trích dẫn giúp bạn mở rộng vốn từ nhanh.
 Trong mỗi cụm từ đều có phần thực hành đặt câu giúp bạn dùng luôn cụm từ đó. Để có thể
giao tiếp được tiếng Anh thành thạo, trước tiên bạn cần nói và viết đúng được từng câu.
NÊN HỌC NHƯ THẾ NÀO: Lưu ý các bạn nên in sách ra và đọc thường xuyên.
TỰ HỌC (HỌC KĨ):
- Học theo cụm từ, theo trình độ thấp đến cao, bạn nên học ít nhất trong vòng 3 tháng.
- Học theo từng trang trong từng phần và chọn những cụm từ ở trình độ thấp để học trước.
- Với mỗi cụm từ, đầu tiên bạn hãy tra từ điển tại https://dictionary.cambridge.org để học phát
âm các từ mà bạn chưa biết hoặc nghi ngờ mình có thể phát âm sai.
- Sau khi nắm được phát âm, bạn đọc kĩ phần nghĩa (meaning) và đọc kĩ các ví dụ cho đến khi
bạn hiểu cụm từ đó được dùng như thế nào. TUYỆT ĐỐI KHÔNG được tra nghĩa tiếng Việt
để hiểu. Nếu khó hiểu 1 từ nào đó, bạn hãy tìm trên google hình ảnh của từ đó.
- Sau khi đã hiểu bạn hãy thực hành đặt câu với cụm từ đó và nhờ người sửa cho bạn hoặc tự
tìm kiếm trên GOOGLE để xem câu hoặc cụm bạn viết như thế người bản xứ có dùng không
(đã có trên Google chưa). Nếu chưa có cách diễn đạt như thế hoặc gần giống thế trên Google
có thể bạn đã sai ở đâu đó, bạn nên xem những kết quả mà Google đưa ra để chỉnh sửa theo.
- Sau khi đã chắc câu bạn đặt là đúng, bạn hãy CẮT phần cụm từ đó bao gồm cả phần nghĩa và
câu ví dụ, DÁN vào một vị trí mà bạn tiếp xúc nhiều nhất hằng ngày: bàn học, tường, cửa
phòng. Càng tiếp xúc nhiều bạn sẽ càng nhớ lâu. Bạn nhớ giữ lại các cụm đã cắt, dán để ôn lại.
- Lặp lại quy trình này cho đến khi bạn học xong mọi cụm từ cho trình độ mà bạn cần: B1, B2,
C1, C2 hoặc khi bạn cảm thấy tiếng Anh của mình đã đủ dùng cho công việc hiện tại. Chúc bạn
thành công.
GIẢI THÍCH CÁC THUẬT NGỮ

VÀ KÝ HIỆU VIẾT TẮT TRONG SÁCH
A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2: Khung năng lực tiếng Anh từ thấp đến cao của Châu Âu
Dấu (=): nghĩa là/ cùng nghĩa với (có chức năng giải thích nghĩa như phần Meaning)
SO: someone
ST: something (lưu ý V-ing cũng được coi là something)
one’s: someone’s (of someone)
also: cụm từ tương đồng, gần nghĩa
opposite: từ / cụm từ trái nghĩa
more common: cụm từ thông dụng hơn
stronger than: cụm từ có nghĩa mạnh hơn
etc: vân vân
/ : hoặc là
& : và
* : Lưu ý cách dùng 1 cụm từ hoặc cách phân biệt với cụm khác dễ nhầm lẫn với nó
Formal: dùng trong ngữ cảnh trang trọng
Informal: dùng trong ngữ cảnh thân mật, suồng sã
V (verb): Động từ
N (Noun): Danh từ
Adj (adjective): Tính từ
Adv (adverb): Trạng từ
S (subject): Chủ Ngữ (chủ thể hành động: đại từ / danh từ / cụm từ có chức năng như danh từ)
V (verb): Vị ngữ (To be/ động từ / cụm động từ)
O (Object): Tân ngữ (vật, người chịu tác động, thường đứng sau giới từ hoặc động từ)
Prep (Preposition): giới từ (bổ nghĩa cho danh từ chỉ thời gian, địa điểm, phương hướng, cách thức)
PHẦN 1: TÍNH TỪ + GIỚI TỪ (ADJ + PREP)
Cấu trúc câu thông dụng: S (chủ ngữ) + To Be + (Adj + Prep) + O (tân ngữ = đại từ/ danh từ)
Cụm (TÍNH TỪ + GIỚI TỪ) chủ yếu được dùng sau động từ TO BE để mô tả (một số động từ: GET,
BECOME, MAKE, STAY, KEEP, etc cũng có thể đi với tính từ, ví dụ: get nervous about ST). Dưới đây là
các cụm (tính từ + giới từ) thông dụng nhất (phân loại theo từng giới từ).
LƯU Ý:
- Trường hợp 1 tính từ đi với cả 2 giới từ đều mang 1 nghĩa, nên chọn giới từ phổ biến hơn
- Quá khứ phân từ hay động từ dạng bị động (V- ed và cột 3 của bảng động từ bất quy tắc)
cũng được coi là tính từ: surprised, amazed, annoyed, etc
- Giới từ luôn bổ nghĩa cho một TÂN NGỮ (O – Object)
- Tân ngữ có thể là một đại từ nhân xưng (các từ dùng để thay thế danh từ: her, him, me,
them, us, it, something, everything, everyone, etc) hoặc một danh từ (a pen, a car, a
woman, etc) hoặc một cụm danh từ (a beautiful woman) hoặc một mệnh đề danh từ hay
mệnh đề V-ing.
- Mệnh đề danh từ thường gồm (1 đại từ quan hệ hay 1 danh từ + to Verb) ví dụ: “what to
do”, “the plan to build a new park” HOẶC (một đại từ quan hệ + 1 cụm chủ - vị ngữ). Các đại
từ quan hệ đó là: what, when, where, whatever, whenever, how, why, that, who, whom,
whether.
- Bạn đọc kĩ những câu ví dụ ở dưới xem sau giới từ là tân ngữ loại nào để học đặt câu theo
nhé.
ABOUT
1. Angry about ST (A2) (*angry with SO)

- Mary is very angry about what happened last night. (*about + 1 mệnh đề danh từ)
- She got angry about being cheated. (*about + 1 mệnh đề V-ing thể bị động)
- The passengers are angry about the delayed flight. (*about + 1 cụm danh từ)
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. Anxious about ST (B1) = feeling worried & nervous

- It’s useless to be anxious about the future. (*less: hậu tố phủ định; useless đối lập với useful)
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. Concerned about ST/SO (B2) = worried about

- Many people are concerned about the product safety.
- People began to be concerned about the air pollution here.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. Curious about ST/ SO (B1)
Meaning: interested in learning about something/ someone
- Children are curious about everything around them.

- It is good to be curious about the world around you.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. Enthusiastic about ST (B2)
Meaning: feeling interested in and eager to participate in something
- She is very enthusiastic about the party.

- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
6. Excited about ST (B2) = eager for ST
Meaning: feeling enthusiastic and happy about ST that’s going to happen
- I’m excited about the flight because this is my first time to fly.
- He is excited about his first trip to Japan.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
7. Furious about ST (B2)
Meaning: furious = very angry, extremely angry
- He was furious about their late delivery.

- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
8. Happy about ST (B1) = happy with ST
(* “happy with” is more common) (Opposite: unhappy about)
- I’m not happy about the news.

- Despite being born into a rich family, she is never happy about life.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
9. Nervous about ST (B1)
Meaning: = worried about
- I was so nervous about the exam that I couldn’t sleep that night.
- He was extremely nervous about his first day at the new school.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
10. Pessimistic about ST (B2) (opposite: hopeful, optimistic)
Meaning: thinking that only bad things will happen
- The doctor is pessimistic about her chance of recovery. She may not be able to walk again.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
11. Serious about ST (B1)
Meaning: not joking
- I’m serious about becoming a chef. I’ll go to a cooking school.

- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
12. Upset about ST (B2) (*upset with SO)
Meaning: sad, worried or angry about ST
- Don’t get upset about trivial problems. (trivial = very small)

- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
13. Worried about ST/ SO (B1)

- His mom is worried about him because he hasn’t called home yet.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
AT
14. Amazed at ST (B1) = extremely surprised at / very surprised at

- I’m amazed at her talent.
- We were amazed at the change in his appearance.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
15. Awful at ST (B1) = very bad at

- She is awful at cooking.
- I’m awful at dancing.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
16. Bad at ST (A2) = not good at

- I’m bad at public speaking and I need more practice.
- I’m not good at starting a conversation with strangers.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
17. Brilliant at ST (B1) = very good at

- He is brilliant at math.
- She's brilliant at handling difficult customers.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
18. Clever at ST (A1)
Meaning: able to learn ST quickly
- My brother is clever at dealing with business.

- She is very clever at math.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
19. Excellent at ST (A2) = very good at

- She is excellent at her job.
- Tracy was excellent at keeping the kids under control.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
20. Good at ST (A2)

- Taylor Swift is good at singing.
- He is really good at public speaking.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
21. Hopeless at ST (B2)
Meaning: extremely bad at something, have no skill for something
- He is hopeless at football.
- Our cat is hopeless at catching mice.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
22. Mad at ST/ SO (A2 – informal) (*mad about / crazy about = love)
Meaning: very angry with someone or something
- I told her I lost the key and she was mad at me.
- He got mad at me for being late.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
23. Skilled at (B2) (*also: skilled in )
Meaning: have abilities / experience to do something well.
- My mother is skilled at cooking.

- She is in sales team. She is very skilled at persuading other people.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
24. Successful at ST / V-ing (B1) (*successful in ST) (opposite: unsuccessful)

- He was not successful at keeping the news a secret.
- She was successful at/ in her job.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
25. Surprised at ST (A2)

- I’m surprised at the news.
- They were surprised at the results.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
26. Terrible at ST (A2) (informal) = awful at = very bad at

- He is terrible at singing.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
27. Lucky at ST (A2) (also: lucky in)

- He is very lucky at cards.
- She is not lucky in love.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
BY
Phần lớn các tính từ (được hình thành bởi động từ bị động) đều có thể đi với giới từ “by” nhưng cũng
có thể dùng 1 giới từ khác như at hoặc tùy từng từ . Ví dụ “amazed at ST” và “amazed by ST” đều có
nghĩa như nhau; dùng giới từ nào cũng đều đúng, nhưng “amazed at” thông dụng hơn.
28. Disturbed by SO/ ST (B2)
Meaning: disturb = interrupt / cause someone to stop what they’re doing
- I was disturbed by a loud noise last night.

- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
29. Fascinated by ST (B2)
Meaning: extremely interested
- The children were fascinated by the toys in the shop window.

- I was fascinated by their way of life.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
30. Impressed by ST (B2) (* “impressed with” is more common)
Meaning: admire or be influenced by
- I was impressed by his performance.

- She wasn’t impressed by his money.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
31. Inspired by SO/ ST (B2)
Meaning: inspire = make someone want to do something and can do it
- I was inspired by her optimism.

- The novel was inspired by a true story.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
32. Astonished by ST (B2) (* “astonished at” is more common)
Meaning: very surprised at ST
- The doctor was astonished by/ at her rapid recovery.

- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
33. Shocked by ST (B1) ( * “shocked at” is more common)
Meaning: feeling upset & surprised
- I was shocked by the sad news.

- She was shocked by the doctor's lack of compassion.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
34. Surprised by SO/ ST (A2) (*”surprised at” is more common)

- I was surprised by the book's success.
- We were surprised by the news.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
FOR
35. Appropriate for (B2) (opposite: inappropriate for)
Meaning: suitable for a particular situation or event.
- Jeans are not appropriate for formal meetings.

- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
36. Eager for (B1)
Meaning: want something very much
- The children are eager for Tet Holiday.

- She is eager for her parents' approval.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
37. Eligible for (C1)
Meaning: have the necessary qualities or meet the conditions
- She has performed well at work. She is eligible for a promotion.

- I hope I’m eligible for a scholarship to study abroad.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
38. Excellent for (A2) = very good for

- Yoga is excellent for relieving stress.
- It's a smooth, mild coffee, excellent for finishing off a meal.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
39. Famous for (B1) = renowned for/ well known for

- Michael Jackson is famous for his moonwalk dance.
- Vietnam is renowned for Pho.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
40. Good for (A2)

- Fruit and vegetables are good for your health.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
41. Grateful for (B2) = thankful for

- I’m grateful for your support.
- You should be grateful for what you already have.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
42. Notorious for (C1)
Meaning: famous for something bad
- He was notorious for paying his electricity bills late.

- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
43. Prepared for (B1)
Meaning: ready to deal with a situation
- She is well-prepared for the exam.

- Work hard and make sure you’re well-prepared for the future.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
44. Ready for (A2)
Meaning: prepared and suitable for fast/ immediate activity
- Are you ready for the test?

- You should get ready for breakfast at 6.am.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
45. Renowned for (C2) = famous for

- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
46. Responsible for (B1)

- You must be responsible for your own actions.
- Who is responsible for this terrible mess?
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
47. Suitable for (B1) (opposite: unsuitable for / inappropriate for)
Meaning: right or appropriate for a particular person, thing or purpose
- The movie is not suitable for children because some of its scenes are too violent.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
48. Thankful for ST (C1) = grateful for ST (* grateful to SO)

- I am thankful for everything he has done for me.
- You should be thankful for everything you have in life. Don’t take things for granted.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
FROM
49. Different from (A2) (Opposite: similar to)

- She is completely different from her sister.
- Hanoi is different from Ho Chi Minh City in several ways.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
50. Safe from (B1)
Meaning: not in danger or threat
- They were safe from the terrorists.

- You can keep your children safe from kidnapping by teaching them the necessary skills.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
51. Absent from (B2) (Opposite: present at)
Meaning: not being where you’re expected to be
- He has been absent from schools for a week.

- She was allowed to be absent from the meeting.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
52. Independent from (C1)
Meaning: not governed or ruled by another country
- Vietnam was independent from France in 1945.

- The country became fully independent from the United Kingdom in 1960.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
IN
53. Based in (B2)
Meaning: working or doing business in a particular place
- The company is based in Tokyo.

- Facebook is based in Canifornia, the US.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
54. Comfortable in ST (clothes, shoes, etc) (A2) (* comfortable with SO)

- I feel more comfortable in casual clothes.
- She doesn’t feel comfortable in high heels.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
55. Confident in (B1) (*confident of/ about future events)

- You should be more confident in yourself.
- He is confident in his ability.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
56. Disappointed in SO (B1) (*disappointed with ST)
Meaning: unhappy with someone because they are not as good as you hope/ expect
- I waited for him for 2 hours but he didn’t come. I’m so disappointed in him.
- More and more American people are disappointed in the government.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
57. Experienced in (B1)
Meaning: have a lot of skill and knowledge in something
- She is experienced in looking after children.

- Applicants must be experienced in marketing.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
58. Interested in (A2)

- I’m not interested in him.
- Many people are interested in personal lives of celebrities.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
59. Skilled in ST (B1) (also: experienced in)

- She is skilled in communication.
- He is skilled in computer programming and software development.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
60. Rich in ST (A2)
Meaning: have a lot of ST
- Oranges are very rich in vitamin C.

- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
ON
61. Keen on (A2) = fond of = very interested in
- He is keen on sports.
- I’m keen on reading.
- Your sentence:………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
62. Based on (B2)
Meaning: to be based on ST = to be developed from it
- The movie is based on a real-life incident.

- Many stories are based on rumors.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
OF
63. Afraid of (A2) (*stronger: scared of/ frightened of)
Meaning: Feeling fear, worry
- I’m afraid of snakes.

- I’m scared of telling her the bad news.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
64. Ashamed of (B1)
Meaning: feeling guilty or embarrassed
- I’m ashamed of saying bad things about her behind her back.
- You should be ashamed of yourself for telling such lies.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
65. Aware of (B2) (also: conscious of) (opposite: unaware of)
Meaning: to know that something exists or to have knowledge of something
- Few parents are aware of Internet dangers faced by their children.

- The government should become aware of wealth inequality and do something about it.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
66. Capable of (B2) (opposite: incapable of)
Meaning: able to do something & achieve results in the future
- He graduated from Harvard. He is capable of running the corporation.

- She has a lot of experience. She is capable of managing this project.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
67. Certain of (B1) (= sure of) (* also: sure about ST)

- Can I be sure of a profit if I invest?
- United must beat Liverpool to be sure of winning the championship.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
68. Envious of (A2)
Meaning: wishing you could have what other people have
- You’re so talented. I’m envious of you.

- She is envious of my new car.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
69. Fond of (A2)
Meaning: interested in something, like something/ someone
- I’m fond of walking.

- She is fond of him.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
70. Full of (A2) (*also: filled with)
Meaning: containing or holding a lot or as much as possible
- Today will be full of exciting opportunities.

- After the hurricane, the beach was full of trash.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
71. Independent of (B2)
Meaning: not be influenced or controlled by someone else or something else
- In terms of money, the couple are independent of each other.

- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
72. Jealous of (B1)
Meaning: worry that someone is trying to take what you have, especially in love
- She felt jealous of his ex-wife.

- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
73. Kind of / nice of/ thoughtful of/ sweet of SO (B1)

- Thank you. That’s kind of you to help me. (* cấu trúc này dùng để khen hay cảm ơn)
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
74. Proud of (B1)

- He is a smart student. His parents must be very proud of him.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
75. Short of (B1)
Meaning: not have enough
- Students are usually short of money at the end of every month.

- She's always short of breath when she climbs the stairs.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
76. Sick of (B2 – informal)
Meaning: tired of & annoyed by something
- Don’t mention it again. I’m sick of it.

- I’m sick of hearing you complain all day.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
77. Silly of SO (B1)
Meaning: stupid/ foolish / showing little thought
- It was silly of you to spend all your money on that ugly dress.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
78. Tired of (B1)
Meaning: feel bored with something because it’s familiar
- I’m tired of doing the same work every day.

- She is tired of her mom’s constant nagging.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
79. Typical of (B1)
Meaning: show all characteristics that you see in a group of things
- It’s typical of Vietnamese people to have noodle for breakfast.

- He is friendly and generous. He is typical of southern people.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
TO
80. Attracted to SO/ ST (B2) (also: attracted by)
Meaning: like someone/ something
- Women tend to be attracted to handsome men.

- Most children are attracted to video games.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
81. Accustomed to (C1) = be used to / get used to
Meaning: familiar with
- I’m not accustomed to driving on the left.

- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
82. Addicted to (B2)
Meaning: unable to stop doing or using something
- He is addicted to alcohol.
- Children addicted to online games need special treatment.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
83. Allergic to (B2)
Meaning: allergic to something = become sick when eating, touching, hearing ST / dislike ST
- I’m allergic to onions.

- My father is allergic to Kpop music. (= He doesn’t like it)
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
84. Connected to ST (B2)
(*connected to physical things/ connected with someone or ideas)
- This printer can be connected to a smartphone.

- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
85. Familiar to SO (B1) (*opposite: unfamiliar to / strange to / new to SO)
Meaning: ST is familiar to SO because they have seen, heard or felt it before.
- This word is not familiar to me. (= I’m not familiar with this word)
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
86. Indifferent to (C2)
Meaning: not interested in
- She became indifferent to me after I refused to lend her money.

- We can’t be indifferent to the sufferings of others.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
87. Kind to (A2)
* SO/ ST + Be nice/ polite/ friendly/rude/ cruel TO someone or something
* It’s kind/ nice/ rude…OF someone to do something
- He is very kind to his step mother.

- We should be kind to the environment.
- This soap is kind to your skin.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
88. Limited to (B2)
Meaning: kept within a range, size, time or an area
- The teaching of history should not be limited to dates and figures.

- The number of students in our English class is limited to 10 only.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
89. Married to SO (A2) = marry SO

- She got married to a rich men.
- He's married to a famous writer.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
90. Receptive to (C2) (also: open to)
Meaning: willing to listen or accept new ideas, suggestions
- Young people tend to be more receptive to new ideas.

- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
91. Related to ST (B2)
Meaning: have connection with
- Crime is often related to alcohol or drug abuse.

- Her mother is related to the royal family.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
92. Relevant to (B2) (opposite: irrelevant to)
Meaning: correct & suitable for a particular purpose
- The topics should be relevant to children under 8.

- What you’re saying is irrelevant to our discussion.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
93. Similar to (B1) (opposite: different from)
Meaning: almost the same (but not identical or entirely the same)
- His interests are similar to mine.

- The new password should not be similar to the old password.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
94. Superior to (C1) (opposite: inferior to)
Meaning: better than the average or better than the others of the same type
- Natural fiber is said to be superior to synthetic fiber.

- He is so full of himself. He always thinks he’s superior to other people.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
95. Unfriendly to (B1) (opposite: friendly to)

- Our neighbors are unfriendly to us. They never say hello back.
- A great website must be friendly to all users.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
96. Used to (B1) (*be used to / get used to + ST or doing ST)
(*phân biệt với cấu trúc “used to do ST in the past”)
Meaning: familiar with ST
- He comes from the US. He isn’t used to using chopsticks.

- I don’t get used to going to bed early. (get used to ST = become familiar with ST)
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
WITH
97. Associated with ST (C1)
Meaning: connected with, caused by ST
- Around 13 types of cancers are associated with overweight and obesity.

- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
98. Bored with ST/ SO (A1) = tired of something

- I’m getting bored with my job. I hate doing the same work every day.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
99. Blessed with ST (B2)
Meaning: to have something that is lucky
- He is blessed with good health.

- She is blessed with both beauty and brains.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
100. Comfortable with SO/ ST (B1) (*feel comfortable + doing ST)
Meaning: comfortable = relaxed
- I don't feel comfortable with him.

- He's more comfortable with computers than with people.
101. Crowded with ST/ SO (A2) (*also: filled with / full of)
- The market is crowded with people.
- On the weekend, the street is crowded with shoppers.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
102. Delighted with ST (B1)
Meaning: pleased with, very satisfied with something
- She was delighted with her new home.

- We were delighted with the hotel’s service. All staffs were amazing.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
103. Disappointed with ST (B1) (*disappointed in / with SO)
Meaning: feel unhappy because something is not as good as you expect.
- I’m disappointed with their poor service.

- He was a bit disappointed with the result.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
104. Fed up with (B2) (*stronger than “bored with”)

- I’m fed up with all your complaints.
- She was fed up with her boring job so she quit.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
105. Familiar with ST/ SO (B1) = to know ST/ SO well
* ST/ SO is familiar to you = you’re familiar with ST/ SO
- I’m not familiar with this man.

- She is a new employee. She is not familiar with her work.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
106. Pleased with ST/ SO (A2)
Meaning: very satisfied with
- I’m pleased with your exam results.

- Her manager is pleased with her work.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
107. Popular with SO (A2) = famous/ popular among SO
Meaning: liked and supported by many people
- This song is very popular with young people.

- Kpop is popular with/ among teenagers.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
108. Satisfied with ST/ SO (B1) = happy with

- I was extremely satisfied with their new product.
- She was not satisfied with the hotel’s service.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
PHẦN 2: ĐỘNG TỪ + DANH TỪ

Cấu trúc câu thông dụng: S (Chủ ngữ) + V (Động từ) + O (Tân ngữ = Danh từ)
Sự kết hợp giữa vị ngữ (động từ) và tân ngữ (danh từ hoặc cụm có chức năng như danh từ: vật/ người
chịu tác động của động từ) không có quy tắc nào cả nhưng vẫn có những cụm cố định, động từ này đi
với danh từ này nghe sẽ tự nhiên hơn. Chẳng hạn ăn uống, bạn sẽ thường dịch từ tiếng Việt sang là
“drink tea” “eat a meal”… nhưng động từ cho ăn, uống và nhiều hoạt động sinh hoạt thường ngày lại
là “HAVE”: have some tea, have dinner, have a bath…Vì thế việc học các cụm từ tự nhiên (động từ +
danh từ) rất quan trọng trong việc giúp các bạn giao tiếp tiếng Anh nhanh hơn và chuẩn hơn. Trong
phạm vi cuốn sách này, DOER chỉ giới thiệu các cụm từ của những động từ tiếng Anh cơ bản nhất.
HAVE
109. Have a drink/ have a cup of tea, milk, coffee, etc (A1)
- In summer, my dad has a beer every day.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
110. Have lunch/ dinner/ breakfast (A1)

- I usually have lunch around 1.pm.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
111. Have a haircut (A1)

- I have a haircut twice a year.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
112. Have a rest/ have a nap/ have a massage (A2) (* US: take a rest / take a break)
- I have a foot massage whenever I’m stressed.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
113. Have a bath/ have a shower (A1) (US: take a bath/ a shower)
- I’m very tired. I’l just take a bath and go to bed.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
114. Have a cold/ a headache/ a sore throat/ sore eyes /a pain in… (A2, B1)
- The fever is gone but I still have a sore throat.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
115. Have a good time/ have fun/ have a lot of fun (A1) = enjoy yourself
- I hope you have a good time at the beach.
- We went to a concert last night. We had a lot of fun.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
116. Have a good time/ a nice day! /a nice trip/ a safe flight! (A1) (lời chúc tạm biệt)
- Son: I’m going to the party now. Dad: Oh, have a good time!
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
117. Have a day off/ have a break (B1) (* off = off work)
- We have been working for 5 hours straight. Let’s have a break. (straight = continuously)
- I expect to have 5 days off this Christmas and I’m going to take a trip to Vietnam.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
118. Have an idea (A1) = have a suggestion or plan or know how to do something
- I have an idea. Let’s go see a movie. (*US: go see a movie = go to the movies)
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
119. Have no idea (B1) = don’t know

- I have no idea why she is angry with me. (= I don’t know why …)
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
120. Have intention of doing ST (B2) = intend to do ST

- I had no intention of going to university.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
121. Have feelings for SO/ have a crush on SO (B2) = like SO

- She had a crush on her best friend at high school.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
122. Have a discussion / a chat/ a conversation (B2) = discuss/ talk about

- We had a long discussion about leadership skills.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
123. Have a nightmare (B1)

- I had a nightmare last night. Can I sleep in your room tonight?
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
124. Have a hard time + V-ing (B2) = have difficulties + V-ing

- “People have a hard time letting go of their suffering”. (Thich Nhat Hanh)
- I have a hard time throwing away items that are still usable.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
125. Have problems + V-ing (B2)

= Have trouble + V-ing = Have difficulties (difficulty) + V-ing
- We had problems finding our way back = we had difficulty/ trouble finding our way back.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
126. Have trouble with / have a problem with ST (B2)

(* cấu trúc để mô tả health problems)
- I have trouble moving my left hand. (* nếu là “have trouble with V-ing” có thể bỏ “with”)
- I have a problem with my teeth.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
127. Have a problem with SO / ST (C1) = find SO /ST annoying (don’t like)
- I have a real problem with people who talk too loudly in public. (= I don’t like them)
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
DO
128. Do business (A1)

- We intend to do business with foreign companies.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
129. Do someone a favor (B2) = help someone

- Can you do me a favor?
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
130. Do the cooking (A2)

- My husband does the cooking when I’m sick.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
131. Do the housework/ do chores (B1)

- Men still have an expectation that women will do the housework. If men do it, they act as
though they are doing their partner a favor. (*as though = as if)
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
132. Do the shopping (A2)
(* phân biệt: “do the shopping” = shopping regularly for food & necessary items;
“go shopping” = shopping for whatever you want and whenever you want)
- My wife always does the shopping and I do the cooking.

- I usually do the shopping on the weekend. (UK: at the weekend)
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
133. Do the washing up (UK) / do the ironing/ do the vacuuming / Do the laundry (A2)
- I did the dishes last night, it's your turn to do them tonight! (*US: do the dishes)
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
134. Do your best (B1) = make the greatest effort (= try your best)
- You should do your best in whatever you do; set goals and seek challenges.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
135. Do your hair (A2)

- From her younger cousins, Tina learned to do her hair stylishly.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
136. Do homework / exercise (A1)

- I had to do my homework in a rush because I was late.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
MAKE
137. Make coffee / tea/ breakfast/ lunch/ dinner (A1)

- I’ll make some coffee for you.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
138. Make a choice (B1) = choose

- Parents should guide their children so that they can make the smartest choices in their life.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
139. Make a difference (B2) = improve

- Your little kindness can make a huge difference in someone’s life.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
140. Make a mess (B1) = make ST dirty or untidy

- I always make a mess in the kitchen when I try a new recipe.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
141. Make noise/ sound (A2)

- I have no problems with people who make noise while eating.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
142. Make mistakes (A2)

- I’m not afraid of making mistakes when speaking English.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
143. Make money (A2) = earn money
- Do you know how to make money online?
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
144. Make profit (B2) = earn more than you invest

- If a company doesn’t make profit, it will go out of business.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
145. Make progress (B1) = develop/ improve (also: make improvement)

- Have you made any progress in your speaking skill?
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
146. Make contribution (to ST) (B2) = contribute (to ST)

- She made a great contribution to the meeting’s success.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
147. Make decision (B1) = decide

- Making well-informed decisions is the key to success.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
148. Make a plan (A2)

- If you want to learn English, you should make a detailed plan first.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
149. Make a promise (B1)

- If you make a promise, you should carry it out.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
150. Make an offer (B1)

- I made an offer of £150.000 for the house. I’m sure they will accept my offer.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
151. Make change (B1)

- I have made some changes to the report according to your suggestions.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
152. Make an effort to do ST (B2) = try / attempt to do ST

- I know you don't like her, but please make an effort to be polite.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
153. Make room for (C1) = create space for ST / SO

- We had to move the table to make room for the piano.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
154. Make a call (A2) = call SO

- Can you turn down the TV? I have to make a call now.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
155. Make a reservation (B1) = book ST in advance

- You should make reservations early if you’re travelling in holiday season.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
156. Make excuses (B1) = think of a false reason for ST

- He's always making excuses for being late.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
157. Make time for SO/ ST (B2) = to find time for SO/ST though you’re busy
- To stay healthy, you should make time for exercise and be conscious of your diet.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
158. Make fun of SO (B2) = make joke about SO/ make other people laugh at them
- You should never make fun of people who speak broken English.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
159. Make friends (A2) = become friends

- It is easy for her to make friends with strangers.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
160. Make sense (B2) = easy to understand

- Your explanation doesn’t make sense to me.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
TAKE
161. Take a break (A2) = stop doing ST and doing ST different (UK: have a break)
- Let’s take a break and go out for a drink.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
162. Take a look (A2) = look at ST (UK: have a look)

- Let’s take a look at the picture.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
163. Take a rest (B1) = stop doing ST and relax (because you’re tired)
- You look tired. You should take a rest now.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
164. Take a nap (C1) = sleep for a short time

- I usually take a nap after lunch.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
165. Take a bath/ take a shower (A2) (UK: have a bath/ shower)
- I've had such a tiring day. I just want to take a bath and go to bed.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
166. Take breath (B1) = breathe (* lưu ý : take breath away = be amazing)
- If you are nervous, just take a deep breath.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
167. Take a seat (A2) = sit = have a seat

- Come in and take a seat please!
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
168. Take a taxi / take a bus (A1)

- Could you give me a lift? – No, you should take a taxi.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
169. Take the/ this opportunity (B1)

- I'd like to take this opportunity to thank my colleagues for their support.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
170. Take an exam/ test (A2)

- It is necessary to take the Ielts test if you have intention of studying abroad.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
171. Take notes (A2) = write down something for later reference
- Did you take notes in the class?
- It's pointless to take notes and then never look at them again.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
172. Take place (B1) = happen (also: be held)

- Royal weddings usually take place on a weekday. (= Royal weddings are usually held…)
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
173. Take someone's place (B2) = replace SO
- Can you fill in for me at the meeting? I can't go, and someone must take my place.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
174. Take leave (B2) = to leave a place or to be absent (especially from work)
- “It’s time for me to take my leave now”. She said and went out of the room.
- I'll need to take a leave from work when the baby is born.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
175. Take interest in ST (B1) = become concerned or curious about ST

- Jone began to take interest in arts while she was in university.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
176. Take part in ST (B1) = join or participate in something

- They all dressed up to take part in the New Year's party.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
177. Take responsibility (B2) = be responsible

- He refused to take responsibility for the accident.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
178. Take + time (B1, C1)
*It takes + (SO) +… hours/ day, etc to do ST (B1) = SO spends… hours/days, etc doing ST
*It takes time = it takes a lot of time (C1)
*take the time = spend enough time to do ST well (C1)
*take your time = spend as much time as you need in doing ST/ slow down (C1)
- It takes more than 3 hours to travel from Hanoi to Halong by bus.

- It took me nearly 6 months to write this book.
- Learning English takes time.
179. Take care of SB/ ST (B2) = look after / be careful

- Parents should take care of their children. (take care = look after)
- Take care not to spill your coffee. (take care = be careful)
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
180. Take a photo (A1)
- Let’s take a photo together.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
181. Take a job (A2) = accept a job offer

- He left teaching and took a job as a truck driver.
- After graduation, she took a job with a law firm in Worcester.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
182. Take order (A2) = accept a request (usually for food in a restaurant)
- Can I take your order now? The waiter asked me.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
183. Take a trip to somewhere (A2) = travel to somewhere

- I’m going to take a trip to Japan next month.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
184. Take a walk (A2) = walk

- I take a walk in the park every morning.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
185. (B2) Take advantage of ST/ SO = get ST good from SO/ ST

- It's unfair to take advantage of other people's misfortunes.
- If you appear to be soft, people take advantage of you.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
186. Take risk (B2) = do something that might be dangerous or might fail
- Taking risks doesn’t mean success every time. Taking risks can lead to failure which in turn
can help you grow.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
187. Take charge (B2) = Take control (of something)

- His boss asked him to take charge of the office for a few days while she was away.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
188. Take effect (C1) = become effective / produce the results you want
- The new law will not take effect until next year.
- The medicine took effect immediately and she felt better.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
189. Take offense (B2) = feel upset, hurt or offended

- If you do not slurp, then your host will think that you do not like the food and will take
offense.
- She took offense too easily.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
190. Take action/ take steps/ take measure (B2) = action / do something
- The government must take action now to reduce crime.
- We must take steps now to ensure the survival of these animals.
- Europe should take measures to prevent the spread of mad cow disease to other countries.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
BREAK
191. Break a habit (B2) = stop or quit a habit

- It’s hard to break a bad habit but you can do it.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
192. Break a leg (A2)

- He fell off the bike and broke his leg.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
193. Break a promise (B2) = not carry out a promise / not do as you promise
- If you make a promise you should keep it; you ought not to break a promise.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
194. Break a record (B2) = do something better than the best known
- She broke the record for running.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
195. Break a window (A2)

- The child broke the window, but it was his parents' fault for letting him play football indoors.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
196. Break someone's heart (A2) = make someone very sad

- It really broke her heart when her husband was diagnosed with cancer.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
197. Break the ice (B2) = make people relaxed when they meet for the first time
- Sam's arrival broke the ice and people began to talk and laugh.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
198. Break the law/ the rule (B2) = violate or not obey the law/ rule/ regulation
- Lisa broke the law when she drove the wrong way on a one-way street.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
199. Break the news to someone (B2) = tell SO something bad

- I was devastated when the doctor broke the news to me.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
200. Break the tension (B2) = destroy the atmosphere of anger or worry
- She laughed in an effort to break the tension in the room.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
KEEP
201. Keep the change (A2)
Meaning: not have to give back a small amount of money to a customer
- The meal cost 48 dollars. I gave the waiter 50 dollars and told him to keep the change.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
202. Keep a diary/ journal / record (B2)
Meaning: to record information for later reference
- From now on, she will keep a journal of her thoughts and experiences.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
203. Keep a promise / keep SO’s words (B2) = do as you promise

- You can trust him because he always keeps his promises.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
204. Keep a secret (B1) = not tell anyone

- I’ll tell you but you must keep it a secret.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
205. Keep an appointment (B2) = to go to a meeting as arranged

- She told me that she couldn’t keep her appointment.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
206. Keep an eye on SB/ ST (B2)
Meaning: to watch ST/ SO carefully or stay informed of ST/ SB
- We've asked the neighbors to keep an eye on the house for us while we are away.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
207. Keep control of ST (B2) = keep ST under control = control ST

- He couldn’t keep control of his voice and he shouted at her.
- His dog is too wild, so it is hard to keep under control.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
208. Keep in touch (B1) = stay in touch = continue to communicate with each
other.
- I don’t keep in touch with my friends at primary school.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
209. Keep SO's place (C2) = be aware of the limit of one's role or position
- When I complained about the food, they told me to keep my place!
- I suggest you keep your place until you're in a position to change things.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
210. Keep track of ST/ SO (C1) = to continue to be informed of ST/ SO

- My sister’s had so many jobs, I can’t keep track anymore.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
210. Keep SO’s distance (B2) = avoid going near something or getting too
friendly with someone
- I've tried being friendly but she keeps her distance.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
PHẦN 3: ĐỘNG TỪ + GIỚI TỪ
Cấu trúc câu thông dụng: S (Chủ Ngữ ) + V (Động từ) + Prep (Giới từ) + O (Tân ngữ)
(* Một số cụm động từ không cần tân ngữ sau nó)
Cụm (động từ + giới từ) hay cụm đông từ có chức năng như một động từ trong câu, đôi khi giới từ có
thể đứng trước hay sau tân ngữ đều được (give ST up = give up ST). Loại cụm từ này là mảng khó
nhất khi học từ vựng tiếng Anh vì một động từ có thể kết hợp với nhiều giới từ để tạo nên những
cụm từ có nghĩa khác nhau hoàn toàn. Thậm chí một cụm động từ đặt trong những ngữ cảnh khác
nhau cũng có nghĩa khác nhau. Với loại cụm từ khó này, các nghĩa khác nhau của cụm từ đó sẽ được
tách biệt bởi dấu / hoặc sẽ được giải thích riêng trong phần in nghiêng sau mỗi câu ví dụ.
Các cụm động từ căn bản dưới đây được phân loại theo từng động từ và xếp theo thứ tự ABC.
211. Ask SO about ST (B1) = to inquire information

- I don’t know anything about the party. I’ll ask my friends about it.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
212. Ask (SO) for ST (B1) = to request something

- You should ask your father for his permission.
- Don’t ask me for money. I have no penny.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
213. Ask SO out (B1) = invite SO to go on a date (to start a romantic relationship)
- I gathered all my courage to ask her out but she turned me down.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
214. Ask around (B2) = ask many people the same question
- Someone in the village might know him. You should ask around.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
215. Add to ST (A2)
Meaning: put something with something else to increase the amount or to make a mixture
- I don’t usually add sugar to coffee. (add sugar to = put sugar in coffee)
- Taking the children with us would only add to our problems. (add to = increase)
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
216. Add up to (B2) = in total

- Five and eleven add up to sixteen.
- The numbers add up to exactly 100.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
217. Back SO up (C2) = support SO

- If I tell my parents I was with you, will you back me up?
- John is expecting us to back him up at the next meeting.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
218. Belong in ST (B2) = to be in the right place or suitable place

- He is cruel. He belongs in jail. (jail = prison)
- This chair belongs in the meeting room.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
219. Belong to ST/ SO (B2) = be owned by SO / to be a member or part of ST

- The copyright of this book belongs to Doer English.
- We belong to the same team.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
220. Blow away (B1) = move away because of wind

(*blow SO away = surprise SO very much)
- The letters blew away in the wind and I had to run after them.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
221. Blow out (B1) = make ST stop burning by blowing wind on it

- After making a wish, she blew out the candles on her birthday cake.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
222. Blow ST off (B1)

- He blew the dust off the book.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
223. Blow up (B1) = fill air into ST / to explode

- Can you blow up the balloons for me?
- The terrorists threatened to blow up the plane. (blow up = explode)
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
224. Break down (B2)

- Our car broke down on the highway. (break down = stop working/ functioning)
- She broke down and cried when she heard the bad news (break down = get upset)
- You can achieve a big goal if you break it down into smaller tasks. (break down = divide into
smaller parts)
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
225. Break in / break into ST (B2)

- A thief broke in and took the most expensive painting. (= illegally enter a house, building…)
- Someone broke into our house last night and took our safety box. (= forcibly enter)
- The firemen had to break into the room to rescue the children. (=forcibly enter)
- You should never break in when others are talking (= interrupt a conversation)
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
226. Break up (B1) (*break up with SO) = end a relationship

- She broke up with her boyfriend because he was quick-tempered.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
227. Break out (B2)

- The Second World War broke out in 1939. (break out = start)
- The two prisoners broke out of jail and fled the country. (break out of = escape from)
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
228. Bring about ST (B2) = cause ST to happen = result in

- Better cultivation of soil brings about better crops.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
229. Bring SO down (C1)

- In American football, you have to try to bring down your opponent. (= to defeat SO)
- We are determined to bring down inflation. (= reduce )
- This crisis could bring down the British government. (= cause SO to lose power/ position)
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
230. Bring SO up (B2) = raise a child

- Trying to bring up a small daughter on your own is no easy task.
- She was brought up by her mother.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
231. Bring ST up (B2) = start talking about a particular subject

- There is no need to bring up the subject of money.
- She would start talking about something else whenever he brought up the subject of
marriage.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
232. Call around (B1) = call many people/ places

- I’ve called around but no shops have this item in stock.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
233. Call SO back (B1) = return a call

- I’ll call you back when I get home.
- I’m busy right now. I’ll call you back later.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
234. Call for (C2) = demand

- More work does not necessarily call for more people.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
235. Call ST off (B2) = cancel

- Since the weather is bad, let's call off the trip.
- The couple decided to call off their wedding.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
236. Call on SO (B1) = visit someone for a short time

- I called on your mother last week. I had something to give her.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
237. Call on SO (C1) = to formally ask SO to do ST

- I now call on everyone to raise a glass to the happy couple.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
238. Calm down (B2) = stop feeling upset, angry or too excited
- Calm down for a minute and tell me what happened.
- She took a deep breath to calm herself down.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
239. Care about ST/ SO (B1)
Meaning: be interested in ST or think it’s important / love SO (in a family only)
- I don’t care about her appearance.

- Your parents are only doing this because they care about you. (= love you)
- I care about you but I don’t love you. (*care about SO = like SO, but not in the romantic way)
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
240. Care for ST /care for SO (B1)
Meaning: like ST / to protect SO & provide what they need (love them)
- I don’t care for modern music. (don’t care for = don’t like)
- Young people should care for their elders. (care for = take care of)
- I really care for you. I love you. (care for = love)
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
241. Carry on (B1) = continue

- How long can this situation carry on?
- It’s hard to carry on a conversation in a noisy room.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
242. Carry out (B1) = do or complete something as planned

- She was unable to carry out her duties because she was too ill.
- He did not carry out his promise to us.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
243. Catch up (B2, C1) (*catch up with SO)
Meaning: reach the same standard as others (C1) / discuss recent news (B2)
- You’ll have to run faster if you want to catch up with Steve.

- Let's go for a coffee - I need to catch up on all your news.
- I have to catch up on my work so I can't come out. (*catch up on/ with work = do ST you
didn’t have time to do earlier)
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
244. Check in (B1) = report / register your arrival at an airport, hotel, etc
- Passengers are requested to check in two hours before the flight.
- Where do we check in our baggage?
- Please, check in at the reception desk and sign your name in the book.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
245. Check out (B1)
Meaning: leave a hotel /pay for items in a shopping cart/ examine or visit
- The supermarket was very crowded and it took me 1 hour to check out.
- Police were called in to check out a suspect van.
- You must check out (of the hotel) by 10 a.m.
- Don’t forget to check out our website at www.doer.vn (check out = visit )
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
246. Cheer up (B2) = become happier (cheer SO up = make SO happier)

- Flowers always cheer up a room. (cheer up ST = make it brighter and livelier)
- Cheer up! The worst is over.
- She went shopping to cheer herself up.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
247. Clean ST/ SO up (C1) = make ST/ SO clean and tidy

- Make sure you clean up your room before you leave.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
248. Come across ST/SO (B2) = find or meet ST/ SO by chance (unexpectedly)
- I came across him in the street yesterday.
- I came across this book in an old bookstore in London.
- When you come across a new word, try to guess its meaning first, then look it up in a
dictionary.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
249. Come apart (C2) = to separate into pieces

- We need to remove this bed. It should come apart easily. (= we can take it apart easily)
- I picked up the book and it came apart in my hands.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
250. Come along (B1) = go to somewhere with someone

- We are going to the supermarket. Do you want to come along?
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
251. Come back (A2) = return

- He just came back from Korea.
- When I came back to the hotel, he had left. (come back to = return to)
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
252. Come before ST / SO (B1) = be more important than ST/ SO

- I think health should come before work.
- My children will always come before my career.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
253. Come by (B1) = drop by
Meaning: visit a place for a short time often when you’re going to somewhere else
- If you come by the office tomorrow, I'll have it ready for you.
- Are you sure you can come by our house at nine?
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
254. Come from (A1) = originate in

- I come from Australia. I’m travelling in Vietnam.
- Respect from others comes from self-respect.
- Talents come from diligence, and knowledge is gained by accumulation.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
255. Come up with (B2) = suggest or think of an idea or plan

- He came up with the idea of dividing the room in half.
- They came up with a plan to increase sales.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
256. Come on (B1)
(*use this phrase to encourage someone to do something, especially to hurry or try harder, or to
tell you something)
- Come on, tell me the truth.
- Come on, child. It's time to pack away your toys.

- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
257. Come out (B1)
Meaning: appear or be published (book, song, movie…) / be known (B2)
- The exam results come out in August.

- When the truth came out, there was huge public anger.
- Her new album will come out in July.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
258. Come over (B1) = visit someone’s home / go to someone’s place

- My friends are coming over for dinner tonight.
- Is your family coming over from Greece for the wedding?
- Hey little boy, come over here.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
259. Count on SB/ ST (B2) = depend on someone / expect something

- Sorry I'm late, I didn't count on being held up in the traffic. (not count on = not expect)
- We hope we can count on your continued cooperation and support. (= depend on)
- I am counting on you to make dinner while I am out. (=depend on)
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
260. Cross ST out (B1)
Meaning: draw a line through something you have written, usually because it’s wrong
- I crossed out “Miss.” and wrote “Mrs.”

- He crossed out three wrong words in my essay.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
261. Cut back (on) ST (B2) = reduce something

- My doctor told me to cut back on sweets and fatty foods.
- The Government has cut back on defense spending.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
262. Cut ST down (B2) = cut trees & make them fall to the ground / reduce ST
- Half of the forest was cut down to make room for the road.
- We're trying to cut down on the amount of paperwork involved. (cut down = reduce)
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
263. Cut ST off (A1)
Meaning: remove a part of ST / stop supplying
- They cut off all the overhanging branches of the tree.

- If you don’t pay your gas bill on time, it’ll be cut off. (= stop supply)
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
264. Cut SB off (B2)
Meaning: suddenly interrupt SO who is speaking or driving / separate SO from others
- We could get cut off - the battery in my phone is low.

- An idiot cut me off on the highway. (= An idiot suddenly moved into my lane on the highway)
- Many villages have been cut off by the heavy snow. (= Many villages were separated by …)
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
265. Cut it/ that out (B2) (informal)

(*use this phrase to stop someone from talking or annoying)
- Hey, cut that out. I’ve had enough of your time wasting.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
266. Cut ST out (B1, C1)
Meaning: remove a piece of paper or cloth with scissors, knives (B1) / stop eating or using
something (C1)
- She cut out a picture from the magazine.

- After the heart attack, she cut out all kinds of fatty foods. (= stop eating)
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
267. Cut SO out (B2) = not allow someone to be involved/ included in ST

- They cut him out of the conversation.
- Elisa was going to marry Charles but Jim cut him out.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
268. Depend on SO/ ST (B2) = rely on SO for help or support / be up to ST

- Young people can't depend on their parents forever. (= rely on)
- The country depends heavily on foreign aid. (= rely on)
- It depends on each situation. (depend on = change according to ST or be affected by ST)
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
269. Do away with ST (C1) = to get rid of something or stop using something
- Computerization has enabled us to do away with a lot of paperwork.
- People thought that the use of robots would do away with boring low-paid factory jobs.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
270. Do ST over (B1) = do ST again

- It's all wrong. You'll have to do it over.
- You've ruined it. Now, I'll have to do it over!
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
271. Do ST up (B1) = to fasten something

- You should do your coat up before you go out. It’s freezing outside.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
272. Do without ST/ SO (B2) = manage to do something without ST / SO

- There's no mayonnaise left, so you'll just have to do without.
- He's an integral part of the team and we can't do without him.

- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
273. Dress up (B1) = wear nice/ fancy / special clothing

- He dressed up as a cowboy for the party.
- You don’t need to dress up. Jeans and tops are fine.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
274. Drop back (B1) = to return to a lower level (after an increase)

- Oil price will drop back.
- Andrea dropped back to third place when she fell off her bike.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
275. Drop in/ by/ over (B1) = visit someone without appointment
- I'll drop by on my way home if I have time.
- I've got to drop by the shop to do some shopping.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
276. Drop SO/ ST off (C1) = take SO/ ST (by car) to a place and leave them there
- Tell the driver to drop you off at the train station.
- I can drop you off on my way home.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
277. Drop off (B1) = become less/ reduce

- The demand for the latest IPhone shows no signs of dropping off.
- The membership of the club began to drop off.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
278. Drop out (B2) = quit school/ class or stop doing ST when it’s not finished
- Teenagers who drop out of high school have trouble finding jobs.
- The company had to drop out of the deal due to rising costs.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
279. Eat out (B1) = dine out / eat in a restaurant

- Do you prefer eating out or cooking at home?
- I used to eat out when I was in Spain.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
280. Eat ST up (B2) = eat all food you’re given

- Come on, eat up your vegetables. They’re good for your health.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
281. End up (B1) = finally be in a particular place or situation

- When I was young, I wanted to be a fashion designer, but I ended up becoming a teacher.
- He ended up as general manager of the company.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
282. Fall apart (B2)
Meaning: break into pieces (usually because it’s old) / stop working
- My old coat is falling apart at the seams.

- He lost his job and his marriage fell apart.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
283. Fall down (B1) = fall to the ground

- The little boy fell down from a chair and started screaming with pain.
- She fell down to her knees and prayed
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
284. Fall for SO (B2 - informal) = to suddenly have romantic feelings about SO
- He’s too arrogant. I would never fall for him.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
285. Fall for ST (B2 – informal) = to be tricked into believing ST that is not true
- He told her that he had a lot of money and she fell for it.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
286. Fall off (B2) = fall from ST / reduce or become less

- He fell off the bike and broke his leg. (= fall from)
- Sales of new cars fell off last month. (= reduce)
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
287. Fall out (B2) = separate from
- A few pages fell out of the book.
- His hair began to fall out when he was 50.
- The baby’s teeth are starting to fall out.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
288. Figure out (B1) = understand / calculate

- I can't figure out why he quit his job.
- Have you figured out how much the holiday will cost?
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
289. Fill in /out (A2) = write necessary information on a document

- To register for our courses, please fill out the form and send it to info@doer.vn
- You must fill in this form in order to take books out of the library.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
290. Fill with ST (C2) = put a lot of ST into empty space

- He filled the bag with sand.
- The candy is filled with chocolate.
- Congratulations on your birthday. May the coming year be filled with happiness and success.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
291. Fill ST up (B2) = make ST become full

- Fill up his glass with beer, please.
- I always fill the water jug up when it is empty.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
292. Find out (A2) = get or obtain information about ST/ SO

- How did you find out the truth?
- His behaviour was very suspicious. I think you should find out more about him.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
293. Get ST across (to SO) (B2) = make SO understand something

- I tried to get my point across to him.
- This is the message we want to get across to the public.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
294. Get along with SO/ ST (B2)

- I can’t get along with my sister. (= be friendly to)
- How is Jim getting along with his new job? (=deal with)
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
295. Get around (A2) = travel / go or move from place to place

- It’s easy to get around the city by train.
- My grandma can get around easily with a wheelchair.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
296. Get away (B2) = go on holiday/ escape from ST or SO

- The resort makes a perfect place for those who want to get away from city life.
- We worked so hard this year. We decided to get away for two weeks.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
297. Get away with ST (C1)
Meaning: to escape blame or punishment for something you do wrong
- The child ought to be punished. You shouldn't let him get away with telling lies!
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
298. Get back (A2) = return

- J just got back from holiday and there is a ton of work to do.
- When I got back to the hotel, she had already left.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
299. Get ST back (A2) = receive something you had before

- I got my bag back after the police found the thief.
- The company went bankrupt. I could never get my investment back.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
300. Get by (B2) = able to live or deal with ST with just enough money or other
conditions
- How can they get by on such low income?
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
301. Get in (A2) = enter a car/ taxi

- He invited us to get in the car and go for a ride with him.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
302. Get on (A2) = enter a bus/ train/ plane/ boat

- I feel nervous whenever I get on a plane.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
303. Get over (B2)
Meaning: get better after an illness or after ST makes you unhappy / forget SO
- It took me a week to get over the flu.

- She broke up with her boyfriend and it took her months to get over him.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
304. Get through (B1) = to succeed in connecting to SO on the phone

- I couldn’t get through to you. They said you were not in the office.
- I need these lessons to get me through my exam. (get through an exam = pass an exam)
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
305. Get together (B1) = meet each other for social events / gather
- Let's get together for a BBQ this weekend.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
306. Get up (A2) = get out of bed / stand up

- I got up early today to prepare for the trip.
- I got up and offered my seat to the elderly man. (= stood up)
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
307. Give ST away (B1) = give ST (to SO) for free (without asking for payment)
- Andrew Carnegie gave away all of his wealth. He donated 350 million dollars to charity.
- We have five pairs of free tickets to give away.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
308. Give ST back (A2) = return ST to the person who gave it to you
- When will you give it back to me?
- They give back some of their profits to the community.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
309. Give in (B1) = finally agree to SO’s wants / demands

- The government should never give in to terrorists’ demands.
- Our kids kept begging us to take them to the beach, and finally we gave in.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
310. Give out ST (B1) = give ST to each of many people

- They are giving out 100 free tickets to the concert.
- They were giving out free perfume samples at the department store.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
311. Give up (B1) = quit something / stop trying to do ST because it’s too hard
- I gave up the idea of opening a flower shop as I did not know anything about flowers.
- He decided to give up everything to marry her.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
312. Go after SO (B1) = follow someone (* also: run after SO / chase after SO)
- I tried to go after him but he was long gone.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
313. Go after ST (B2) = try to achieve something (such as a goal or a dream)

- You should go after your dream if it brings value to society.
- If you don't go after what you want, you'll never have it. If you don't ask, the answer is
always no. If you don't step forward, you're always in the same place.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
314. Go against ST/ SO (C1) = to oppose or disagree with ST / SO

- He would not go against his parents' wishes.
- His lawyer hinted that the case might go against him.
- Life is not easy. Sometimes everything seems to go against you.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
315. Go ahead (B2)
Meaning: start/ begin or continue doing ST / to give SO permission to start to do ST
- The meeting will go ahead as planned

- You go ahead and tell him that I'm coming.
- Please go ahead and eat before the food gets cold.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
316. Go along with (C1) = support/ agree with something

- I can't go along with you on that point.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
317. Go away (B1) = to leave a place / to disappear

- He goes away on business quite often.
- She went away without sayin goodbye to me.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
318. Go back (B1) = to return

- It’s hard to go back to work after a long holiday.
- Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new
ending.
- I think you should go back to your original plan.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
319. Go by (B2) = move past

- From the window, you can see trains going by.
- Three weeks went by quickly and now I have to go back.
- As time goes by, it becomes easier to forgive and forget.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
320. Go for ST (B1) = try to have or achieve something

- Let's go for a walk together.
- Shall we get together on Friday and go for a drink or something?
- Don't go for looks; they can deceive. Don't go for wealth; even that fades away. Find the one
that makes your heart smile.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
321. Go on (B1) = happen /continue ST/ continue talking for a long time
- I don’t know what’s going on in her mind. (= …what is happening in her mind)
- He could go on and on about his trip to Africa. (= continue talking for a long time)
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
322. Go out (A1) = leave a house or building, usually to go on social events

- Make sure you close the door when you go out.
- I’m bored. Let’s go out for a drink.
- We're going out for dinner tonight.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
323. Go out to SO (C1) = feel sympathy for SO

- My heart goes out to victims and survivors of the Hurricane Katrina tragedy and to their
families.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
324. Go out with SO (B1) = date someone (have a romantic relationship with SO)
- She has been going out with Jim for 5 months.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
325. Go over ST (B2) = to examine something in a detailed way / review ST

- I need to go over the contract with my lawyer before signing it.
- You should go over your answers before you submit your test.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
326. Go through (C1) = be accepted or approved

- We’re hoping that the proposal for a new park will go through.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
327. Go through ST (B2)
Meaning: experience a difficult or unpleasant situation / examine a collections of things
- Going through a divorce can be very difficult no matter what the reason is.
- His mother went through a lot of hardship to bring up 4 children on her own.
- You should go through your shopping list to remove food items with a high fat content.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
328. Go without ST/ SO (C2)
Meaning: not have ST/ SO (B1) ; manage to live despite not having something (C2)
- I won’t go without you.

- I had to go without breakfast this morning as I was in a hurry. (C2)
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
329. Grow apart (C1) = stop being friends over time

- My best friend and I grew apart after she changed schools.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
330. Grow back (B1) = regrow

- If you cut your hair, it will grow back.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
331. Grow up (A2) = to gradually become an adult

- I was born in Vietnam but I grew up in Canada.
- Children grow up so fast these days.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
332. Hand ST back (B1) = return ST/ give ST back

- He didn’t hand back the keys to me.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
333. Hand down (C2) = to give ST to younger people in a family

- The ring was handed down to my mother by my grandmother.
- This corporate spirit has been developed, deepened, and handed down over generations in
the Sumitomo Family.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
334. Hand in (C1) = submit
- I have to hand in my essay by Friday.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
335. Hand out (B2) = give each of something to each person

- Please, hand out these reading materials to other students.
- Will you help me to hand out the materials for the lecture?
- My first part-time job was handing out flyers & leaflets.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
336. Hand over (B2) = give ST/ SO to someone else, usually unwillingly
- They handed him over to the police.
- The soldiers were ordered to hand over their guns.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
337. Hang in (B2 - informal)
(*use this phrase to tell SO to not give up despite difficulties)
- Hang in there. Everything will be fine.

- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
338. Hang on (B1) = to wait for a short time

- Hang on, I need to put my coat on.
- Hang on. I'll be ready in half a minute.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
339. Hang out (B1) = to spend a lot of time in a place or with SO

- What are you doing this weekend? – Just hanging out with my friends.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
340. Hang over (C1)
Meaning: If a threat or doubt hangs over a place or a situation, it exists
- I expect this situation to hang over till Saturday.

- The clouds of war hang over the east.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
341. Hang up (B1) = end a phone call

- He didn’t say goodbye before he hung up.
- Don't hang up on me - I need to talk to you.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
342. Hold it/that against SO (C2)
Meaning: to hate SO because they did ST wrong in the past
- I admit I made a mistake, but don't hold it against me.

- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
343. Hold ST/ SO back (B1)
Meaning: not do ST or prevent ST/ SO from doing / hide emotions
- Sometimes you have to hold back speaking the truth because the situation requires that.
- He held back his tears and tried to smile.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
344. Hold on (B1, C1)
Meaning: hang on (wait for a short time) (B1) / manage to deal with a difficult situation (C1)
- Please hold on the phone for a second. (= please wait on the phone for…)
- We just had to hold on until help arrived. (= manage to deal - C1)
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
345. Hold onto ST/ SO (C1)
Meaning: hold ST/ SO firmly with your hands or arms
- It’s no good to hold onto the past because it’s already gone.
- She held onto the bag and refused to let go.
- He tried to get away, but she held onto him tightly.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
346. Hold ST over (C2) = delay something to deal with it later

- They decided to hold other matters over until the next meeting.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
347. Hold ST/ SO up (B1) = delay something / someone

- I was late because I was held up in traffic.
- Traffic was held up for six hours by the motorway blockade.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
348. Keep on doing ST (B1) = continue doing ST

- She kept on talking for half an hour.
- Keep on going and never give up.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
349. Keep away (from) (B1) (also: stay away from)
Meaning: not go near something or prevent someone doing so
- You should keep all your medicines away from your children.
- Keep away from that dog, he can be vicious.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
350. Keep ST from SO (B1) = not tell SO something (keep it a secret)

- We kept our relationship from our parents for two years.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
351. Keep from doing ST (B1) = avoid doing ST /prevent… from doing ST
- He can't keep from thinking of her all the time.
- Jack is working hard to keep the business from failing.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
352. Keep ST/SO out
Meaning: not go into or prevent ST/ SO going into (B1); avoid being involved in ST (C1)
- The yard was fenced in to keep out wolves. (B1)

- I prefer to keep out of arguments about money. (C1) (* keep out of = stay out of)
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
353. Keep (ST) to yourself (C2)
Meaning: keep ST a secret / not talk to other people very much
- The two brothers have exactly opposite temperaments: one likes to be active while the
other tends to be quiet and keep to himself.
- I have to tell someone. I can't keep it to myself.
- I had no intention of getting him into trouble, but it was impossible for me to keep it to
myself.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
354. Keep ST up (B1)
Meaning: to make ST continue at current level & not allow to fall
- You’re doing a good job. Keep it up.

- Well done! Keep up the good work.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
355. Keep up with (B1) = to stay at equal level with ST/ SO

- She runs so fast. I can never keep up with her.
- It’s hard for me to keep up with my classmates as I had been absent for too long.
- Wage always fails to keep up with inflation.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
356. Let SO down (B2) = disappoint SO, fail to do what you agreed to do
- I'll work hard. I don't want to let him down.
- He let me down when I was in deep trouble.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
357. Let ST/ SO in (B2) = allow ST/ SO to enter (opposite: let ST/ SO out)
- She opened the door and let me in.
- Please, let me in. It’s freezing outside.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
358. Let SO off (B2) = to not punish someone who has done ST wrong
- I’ll let you off this time if you apologize.
- I think young criminals are let off far too lightly. (far too = much too)
- She was let off with a fine instead of being sent to prison.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
359. Let on (C1) = tell someone a secret

- Don't let on about our arrangements.
- I'm getting married next week, but please don't let on to anyone.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
360. Log in / log on (B2) (also: log into)
Meaning: sign in a computer, website or database system (opposite: log out)
- I couldn’t log into Facebook yesterday.

- Make sure you change your password when you log in for the first time.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
361. Look after (B2) = take care of

- Can you look after the baby while I’m having a shower?
- We need someone to look after our company’s image.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
362. Look around (B1) = visit a place and look at things in it

- She looked around the room but couldn’t find him there.
- My flight was delayed so I had a couple of hours to look around the city.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
363. Look at ST/ SO (B1, B2)

- He teacher told us to look at the blackboard.
- We need to look at the problem from a different perspective (B2: look at = consider)
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
364. Look away (B1) = turn (your face) away, to direct your eyes away
(Opposite: look straight at)
- Don't look away while I am taking your photograph.

- I looked away when the nurse pulled out a needle.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
365. Look back (B2) = think about the past

- I never look back to the old days with regret.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
366. Look back at SO (B1)
Meaning: to give SO a look after they look at you.
- I gazed at her and hoped she would look back at me but she didn’t.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
367. Look down on SB (B2)
Meaning: to think that SO has no value/ despise SO (opposite: respect/ look up to)
- She always looks down on poor people.

- They look down on her because she didn't go to university.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
368. Look for (A1) = search / seek

- I’m looking for my cell phone.
- They are looking for a new secretary.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
369. Look forward to ST (B1, B2)
Meaning: feel excited about ST that is going to happen
- Children always look forward to Christmas.

- I’m really looking forward to seeing him again.
- I look forward to hearing from you soon. (B2 - * use this sentence to end a formal letter)
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
370. Look SO in the eyes (C1) (also: look into SO’s eyes)
Meaning: look straight at someone in a confident way
- He is shy so he couldn’t look her in the eyes.

- You should maintain eye contact and look the interviewers in the eyes.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
371. Look into ST (B2)
Meaning: to examine the facts about a problem or situation
- I should be grateful if you would look into this matter.

- We're looking into the possibility of merging the two companies.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
372. Look out (B1)
Meaning: to watch out & be careful (use this phrase to warn SO if they’re in danger)
- Look out! A car is coming!

- Look out! He's got a gun!
- Tell the children to look out when they cross the street.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
373. Look out for ST/ SO (B2) = try to notice someone/ something
- Look out for your aunt while you're at the station.
- You should look out for spelling mistakes in your essay.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
374. Look over ST (C2) = examine ST quickly

- I had a few minutes before the meeting to look over the figures.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
375. Look through (B2) = read something quickly

- I’ve looked through your paper and found no mistakes. (paper = essay)
- He looked through the photo album but didn’t find any pictures of him.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
376. Look to SO (for ST) (C1) = depend on SO to provide or do ST

- We look to you for support.
- They’re looking to the new manager to make the company profitable.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
377. Look ST up (B1)
Meaning: to try to find a piece of information by looking in a book or a database
- If you can’t guess the meaning of a new word, look it up in a reliable dictionary.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
378. Look up to SO (B1) = to admire or respect someone

- We look up to him as a hero.
- School children usually look up to great scientists.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
379. Made from (B1)
Meaning: manufactured/ produced from (*original materials’ forms are changed)
- This boat was made from a tree trunk.

- Plastic is made from oil.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
380. Made of (B1)
Meaning: composed of certain materials (*original materials’ forms are not changed)
- This table is made of wood.

- All door handles in his house are made of pure gold.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
381. Made out of (B2) = made from

- Her dress was made out of recycled newspapers.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
382. Made with (B1) (* food made with certain ingredients)

- Sushi is usually made with raw fish.
- This cake is made with egg, milk and flour.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
383. Make up (B2) = to forgive each other after an argument

- My parents told us to make up or we’ll get punished.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
384. Make ST up (B2) = invent a story or an excuse, often to lie/ deceive

- The boys made up that story, it’s not true.
- You should admit your mistake instead of making up excuses.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
385. Make up for (B2)
Meaning: to replace something / to compensate for something bad
- I'll have to work hard now to make up for lost time.

- Hard work can often make up for a lack of ability.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
386. Mix ST up (B2)
Meaning: fail to recognize two people or things by thinking one is the other
- I think you're mixing me up with my younger sister.

- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
387. Mix up (B2) = make a group of things badly-organized

- Don’t mix up the documents on my desk.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
388. Lie to SO (B1) = not tell the truth to someone

- The child lied to the teacher about his reasons for being late.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
389. Lead to ST (B2) = cause something to happen or exist = result in

- No road of flowers lead to glory.
- Bad planning will lead to difficulty later.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
390. Pass ST around (B2) = give ST to each person in a group of people

- Could you pass the candies around?
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
391. Pass away (B2- polite) = die

- His father passed away when he was only 6.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
392. Pass by (B1) = go past something/ someone

- I pass by the farm every day on my way to work.
- I was just passing by (your place) so I thought I'd drop in for a chat.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
393. Pass ST on to SO (B1)
Meaning: tell / give someone something that another person has told/ given you
- Did you pass on my message to Jimmy?

- Can you pass the book on to Mia after you finish reading it?
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
394. Pass out (B2) = faint

- She passed out when she heard the bad news.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
395. Pass ST out (B2) = hand out = pass around

- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
396. Pass ST up (C1) = fail to take advantage of an opportunity

- I passed the job up because I’m afraid of change.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
397. Pay SO back (B1) = pay SO the money you owe them
- I’ll pay you back as soon as I get my salary.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
398. Pay for ST (B1, C2)
Meaning: pay for a product or service you buy (B1) / pay for a mistake (C2)
- I chose to pay for the meal in cash.

- You’ll have to pay for your mistake.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
399. Pay off (B2)
Meaning: be successful, achieve good results/ outcomes
- Your hard work will definitely pay off.

- It’s costly to install the machinery but the investment will pay off in the future.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
400. Pay ST/ SO off (B2) = pay back all the money you owe SO
- He managed to pay off his debts in two years.
- No bank could ever pay off its creditors if they all demanded their money at once.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
401. Pay SO off (B2)
Meaning: pay SO the last time to end job contract with them/ give SO money to keep them
quiet or not do something.
- There were rumors that key witnesses had been paid off to keep quiet.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
402. Pick ST/ SO out (B1)
Meaning: to find, take or choose among different people or things
- The police asked him if he could pick out the thief from a series of photos.
- Let's pick out the bad potatoes from the basket.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
403. Pick ST/ SO up (A2)
Meaning: to answer the phone/ to lift ST, SO by using your hand/ to collect ST, SO
- I tried to call him but he didn't pick up. (*pick up the phone = answer the phone)
- She bent down to pick up her pen from the floor. (pick her pen up = lift her pen)
- Could you do me a favor and pick up Sam from school today? (pick SO up = get/ collect SO)
- Could you pick me up from the airport this afternoon?
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
404. Pick up (B2) = increase or improve

- The wind always picks up in the evening.
- Retailers are starting to see sales pick up again.
- The train began to pick up speed.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
405. Pick ST up (B2) = to learn a new language or skill by practicing

- When you live in a country you soon pick up the language.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
406. Point at (B1)
Meaning: direct attention to ST/ SO by holding out your fingers towards ST/SO
- She pointed at the man in a black jacket and said “It’s him”.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
407. Point out (B2)
Meaning: tell SO some information you think they don’t know
- He pointed out my mistakes.

- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
408. Point ST/ SO out (B1)
Meaning: to make a person notice ST/ SO, usually by using one of your fingers
- He pointed out some interesting places to go on the map.

- She pointed out a few problems with the house that I hadn't noticed.
- He was always very keen to point out my grammar mistakes.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
409. Point to (B2) = to make ST seem likely true

- All evidence points to his guilt.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
410. Put ST aside (B2, C2) = save time or money / ignore ST temporarily (C2)
- Encourage children to put aside some of their pocket-money to buy Christmas presents.
- You must put aside your pride and call her. (C2)
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
411. Put ST away (B1) = put ST in a place where it’s usually kept or stored
- Put your toy away now. Breakfast is ready.

- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
412. Put ST back to ST (B1) = return ST to the place where it’s removed
- You must put all the books back to the shelves.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
413. Put ST behind SO (B2)
Meaning : forget ST & not let it affect your life now
- It’s over. You should put it behind you and start a new life.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
414. Put ST down (B1)
Meaning: put ST on a surface or a floor/ stop carrying
- You can put the groceries down on the kitchen counter.

- He put the baby down and let her play on her own.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
415. Put SO down (B2) = insult / make someone look silly

- They put him down because his pants were too short.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
416. Put ST off (B1) = to postpone / delay ST until a later time

- Never put off until tomorrow what you can do today.
- They decided to put off the meeting until next week.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
417. Put on (B1, B2) = wear ST (opposite: take off) / pretend (B2)
- He put on his coat and walked out of the room.
- I'm really scared of that dog, but I'm trying to put on a brave face when it's around. (B2)
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
418. Put ST out (B1) = extinguish something, especially fire

- The neighbors put the fire out before the firemen arrived.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
419. Put SO through ST (B2)
Meaning: make SO experience something unpleasant or difficult
- I’m sorry for putting you through so much trouble.

- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
420. Put ST together (B2) = assemble, join parts together

- I have to put the crib together before the baby arrives.
- This toy can be taken apart and put together with ease.
- The management are putting together a plan to rescue the company.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
421. Put up with (B2) = tolerate / accept ST/ SO

- It’s not easy to put up with a moody person.
- I can’t put up with the room being messy.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
422. Rely on ST/ SO (B2) = depend on ST to live / depend on SO for ST

- The villagers rely on fishing as their primary source of income.
- Many working women rely on relatives for childcare.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
423. Run across (B2) (*run into SO is more common)
Meaning: meet SO / ST unexpectedly or without planning)
- I ran across him at a conference in Milan.

- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
424. Run away (B2) = escape/ leave a place secretly or suddenly

- A thief snatched her bag and ran away.
- They ran away and got married despite their families’ disapproval.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
425. Run into SO (B1) = meet SO unexpectedly (*run across ST)

- I ran into my boss in the restaurant.
- She ran into her ex-boyfriend on the street.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
426. Run out (of ST) (B1) = use or sell up all of something; nothing is left
- We ran out of shampoo so I had to wash my hair with soap.
- "Do you have any milk?" "Sorry, I've run out."
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
427. Send ST back (B1) = return ST

- He sent back the product because it was damaged.
- I’m sending back the shirt because it’s not the one I ordered from your website.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
428. Send ST to SO (B1)

- I’ll send it to you by express delivery service.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
429. Set ST/SO apart (from) (C1)
Meaning: make ST/ SO different from the others or stand out
- His bold ambition sets him apart.

- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
430. Set ST apart for (C1) = set aside or reserve for a special purpose
- The chairs with red ribbons are set apart for special guests.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
431. Set aside (B2) = put aside
Meaning: save money or time for a later purpose/ ignore something temporarily
- The bank set aside 1.1 billion dollars to cover bad debts from business failures.
- You should try to set aside some time each day for exercise.
- Let's set aside our personal feelings for now. (C1)
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
432. Set back (C1) = delay / to reduce something to a weaker state

- Work on the new theatre has been set back three months.
- The crisis set back the entire economy of the capitalist world.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
433. Set off / set out (B2) = start a journey

- We set off early in the morning to admire the dawn over the mountains.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
434. Set ST up (B1, B2)
Meaning: create a new company, organization, system, etc/ arrange, prepare for an event
- He set up his business in 1995.

- We set up a small party to welcome him home.
- Please set up a meeting as soon as possible.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
435. Shop around (B1) = compare prices in different shops before you buy
- Prices vary a lot here. You should shop around for the best deal.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
436. Show SB around (B1)
Meaning: to guide someone through places they haven’t visited
- Come and visit my home town. I’ll show you around.

- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
437. Show off (B2)
Meaning: boast / behave with excessive pride and self- satisfaction about what you have
- She often wears short skirts to show off her long legs.
- I think he was trying to show off in front of the girls.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
438. Show up (B1) = appear / arrive at

- I waited for two hours, but he didn’t show up.
- He showed up late for the meeting because he got stuck in traffic.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
439. Sleep in (B2) =get up later than usual

- I usually sleep in on the weekend.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
440. Sleep over (B1- informal)
Meaning: sleep in someone else’s home for a night
- It's very late now ─ why don't you sleep over?

- Mom, can I sleep over at my friend's house?
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
441. Speak up (B2)
Meaning: speak in louder voice so that other people can hear you
- Please speak up so that the people at the back of the room can hear you.
- Can you speak up? I can't hear you.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
442. Speak up for ST/ SO (B2)
Meaning: support ST/ SO by saying good things about them
- You'll have to learn to speak up for yourself.

- He is willing to speak up for the rights of women.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
443. Sort out (B1, B2)
Meaning: separate one type of something from a group of things / deal with ST successfully
- We must sort out the good apples from the bad ones.
- I want to get things sorted out before I go away.
- India and Nepal have sorted out their trade and security dispute.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
444. Stick to ST/ SO (B2)
Meaning: use one thing and not change it/ obey something
- You should stick to your plan.

- I haven't made any New Year resolutions - I never stick to them anyway.
- We should stick to the agreed price.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
445. Switch off (B1) = turn off (Opposite: switch on/ turn on)
- It’s bright outside. You should switch the light off to save electricity.
- You should unplug or switch off all appliances before you leave home.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
446. Take after SB (B2)
Meaning: be similar to someone older in the same family
- Everyone says I take after my dad.

- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
447. Take ST apart (B2) = separate something into several parts

- He took the computer apart to fix it.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
448. Take ST away (from) (B1)
Meaning: buy food in a restaurant and bring it somewhere else to eat / remove
- Do you want to eat here or to take away?

- I was given some pills to take away the pain. (= remove the pain)
- Her beauty took my breath away. (*take breath away = be very beautiful / amazing)
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
449. Take back (B1) = return ST

- In case it’s doesn’t fit you, you can take it back for a refund.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
450. Take off (B1)
Meaning: remove shoes, clothes / start to fly (airplane) / spend time away from work
- Japanese people always take off their shoes before entering a house.
- The plane will take off in 15 minutes. (start to fly)
- He took five days off to go on a holiday.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
451. Take out ST (B1) = remove ST from something

- Can you take out the garbage when you go?
- You must take out the seeds before eating.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
452. Take over ST (B2)
Meaning: begin to have control of ST/ buy enough shares to take control of a company
- When his father passed away, he took over the family business.
- The firm has been taken over by its biggest competitor.
- Some workers will lose their jobs as machines take over.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
453. Talk about (A2)

- I’m bored with this subject. Let’s talk about another subject.
- My husband and I agree to never talk about work at home.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
454. Talk about ST (C2)
Meaning: think about doing ST or make plans to do ST in the future
- He has been talking about quitting his job.

- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
455. Talk back (B2) = reply rudely to someone (usually older than you)
- Don't talk back to your grandpa.
- Don't talk back. Listen to what your father says.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
456. Talk ST over (B2) = to discuss ST with SO before making a decision about it
- We should go somewhere quiet and talk it over.
- I need to talk it over with my wife first.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
457. Talk ST through (C2) = to discuss all details of ST

- It sounds like a good idea but we'll need to talk it through.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
458. Talk to SO (A1)

- Sometimes, we just need someone to talk to.
- I really want to talk to him but he’s always busy.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
459. Tear apart (B2, C2) = break, divide into several parts or destroy
- The country has been torn apart by years of civil war.
- I don't want my family to be torn apart by quarrels.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
460. Tear up (C1) = tear paper into smaller pieces

- She tore up the letter and threw away.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
461. Tell SO about ST/ SO (A1) = give SO information about ST/ SO

- Can you tell me something about yourself?
- I want to know more about your hometown. Tell me about it.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
462. Tell ST/ SO apart (C1)
Meaning: able to see the difference between two similar things or people
- The fake product looks almost the same as the authentic one. I can’t tell them apart.
- These two signatures look similar, can you tell them apart?
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
463. Tell SO off (B2)
Meaning: speak angrily to SO because they do ST wrong
- The teacher told him off for telling lies.

- He told me off for driving carelessly.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
464. Think back (C2) = remember something in the past

- These photos made me think back to my schooldays.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
465. Think about/ of ST (A1, B1)
Meaning: have opinion about ST/ have an idea/ consider (B1)
- What do you think about my new car? (A1) (= what’s your opinion...)
- I’m thinking of moving to another city. (B1) (think of = consider)
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
466. Think ST over (B2) = consider ST carefully before making decision

- I need some days to think it over and I’ll give you an answer next week.
- Think over and you'll find out that you are wrong.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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467. Think ST through (B2) = think carefully, consider all possible results
- I can’t give you an answer right now. I need to think it through.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
468. Throw away (B2)
Meaning: get rid of something you don’t want anymore/ waste ST
- Don’t throw your old clothes away. You can donate them to a charity center near you.
- You shouldn’t throw away this opportunity.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
469. Turn around (B1) = change position or direction to face the other way
- I turned my chair around to face the fire.
- Turn around. I don’t want to see your back.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
470. Turn ST around (C1)
Meaning: change unsuccessful plan, business…and make it successful
- He was hired to help turn around the failing business.

- I'm sure our housing sale will turn around next month.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
471. Turn away (B1)
Meaning: move your face or change its direction
- She turned away to hide her blushes.

- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
472. Turn down (A2) = decrease sound / heat (opposite: turn up)
- Turn down the music, will you? I have to make a call.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
473. Turn ST down (B2) = to refuse / reject

- He proposed to her but she turned him down politely.
- I turned down the job because I didn’t want to move there.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
474. Turn into (B1) = change or become ST/ SO else (= transform into)
- She kissed the frog and it turned into a handsome prince.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
475. Turn off (A2) = switch off (opposite: turn on)

- Turn off the TV, please! I can’t hear what you’re saying.
- You must turn off the lights before you leave.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
476. Turn on (A2) = switch on

- It’s too dark in here. Can you turn on the light? (*in here = in this room)
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
477. Turn out (B2)
Meaning: to happen or have a particular result, especially in an unexpected way
- At the end of the movie, it turned out that she was his first love.
- All the rumors turned out to be true.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
478. Turn up (A2) = increase the volume (of sound, heat)

- Can you turn up the volume? I can’t hear what they’re saying.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
479. Try on (A2) = put on clothes to see how they fit you (*clothes only)
- Can I try your hat on?
- You can try on the dress in the fitting room.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
480. Try out ST (B2) = to test ST to see if it works or if you like it or not
- He attempted to break away from his old image and try out a new style.
- She called me over to her bed to try out new nail polishes.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
481. Use ST up (B2) = use all you have/ finish a supply of ST

- The earth's resources are being used up at an alarming rate.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
482. Wake up (A1) = stop sleeping (*get up = get out of bed)

- I woke up in the middle of the night due to a loud noise.
- Please wake me up if I oversleep.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
483. Warm ST/ SO up (B1) = make ST warmer

- I'll just warm up the engine while you're putting your coat on.
- If you don't warm up before exercise, you risk injuring yourself.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
484. Wear off (B2) = gradually disappear (also: fade away)

- The effects of the drug naturally wear off within a few hours.
- The effects of child abuse never wear off.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
485. Work for SO (B1) = be effective for SO

- Some people think meditation is just a waste of time, but it works for me.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
486. Work on ST (B2) = to spend time repairing or improving something

- In order to speak English well, you need to work on your pronunciation first.
- He needs to work on her interview technique if he's going to get a job.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
487. Work on SO (B2)
Meaning: to persuade or influence someone/ to have effects on SO
- This trick doesn’t work on me.

- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
488. Work out (B1, C1)
Meaning: exercise to improve strength or appearance (B1) / be successful (C1)
- You should work out if you want to lose weight.

- He works out in the gym twice a week.
- Our plan worked out well. (C1)
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
489. Work ST out (B2) = calculate (= figure out)

- We need to work out the total cost of the party.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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PHẦN 4: GIỚI TỪ + DANH TỪ
Cấu trúc câu thông dụng: S + V + (O) + (Giới từ + Danh từ)

S + to be + (Giới từ + Danh từ)
Giới từ thường dùng kết hợp với danh từ chỉ thời gian, địa điểm, phương hướng để làm trạng ngữ bổ
nghĩa cho cả câu. Giới từ còn được dùng kết hợp với danh từ để tạo nên những cụm từ mang nghĩa
cố định trong tiếng Anh. Loại cụm từ này có thể làm tân ngữ, trạng ngữ hoặc từ nối trong câu.
Chắc bạn cũng đã biết chúng ta thường dùng AT với một địa điểm hoặc một mốc thời gian xác định,
IN với một khoảng không gian kín hoặc một khoảng thời gian còn ON với vị trí trên bề mặt cái gì đó
hoặc thời gian 1 ngày. Thế nhưng bạn không thể áp dụng quy tắc này để hiểu nghĩa của đa số các cụm
GIỚI TỪ + DANH TỪ này, chỉ đơn giản là chúng đã được quy ước đi với nhau và không còn cách nào
khác để nhớ ngoài tiếp xúc với các cụm từ này thật nhiều. Dưới đây là các cụm GIỚI TỪ + DANH TỪ
thông dụng (lưu ý đôi khi bạn sẽ gặp cả cụm giới từ + trạng từ: at last, at least, etc).
ACROSS
490. Across the street/ road/ river/ ocean/ sea/ border, etc (A2)
Meaning: on the opposite side of something, from one side to the other side
- The shop is across the street. (= the shop is located on the other side of the street)
- He walked across the room. (= he walked from one side to the other side of the room)
- They are building another bridge across the river.
- It is not easy to walk across the streets in Hanoi. (= to cross the streets…)
- He folded his arms across his chest.
- Immigrants are using clever methods to get across U.S-Mexico border.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
AT
491. At an advantage (C1)
Meaning: in a more powerful or successful position (opposite: “at a disadvantage”)
- You will be at an advantage if you practice answering the questions before the interview.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
492. At the age of (B1)

- I learned to drive at the age of 20.
- France might require children to start school at the age of 3.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
493. At the beginning of ST (B1) (opposite: at the end of)

- He gave a speech at the beginning of the party.
- I pay my electricity bill at the beginning of each month.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
494. At all costs (B2)
Meaning: at any cost or whatever happens
- I need to past this exam at all costs.

- He said he would marry her at any cost.
- You should avoid at all costs any action that would increase suffering.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
495. At any price (C2)
Meaning: willing to do anything in order to have/ gain something
- He must win the game at any price.

- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
496. At a discount (B1)

- Luckily, she was able to buy the dress at a discount.
- With a member card, you can buy their products at a discount.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
497. At the door / at one’s doorstep (B1)
Meaning: just outside the door
- There’s someone at the door. Go and open it!

- I’m at your doorstep right now. Where are you?
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
498. At one’s disposal (B2)
Meaning: able to be used by someone
- If you need anything during your stay in our hotel, just call me. I’m at your disposal.
- We have a lot of money at our disposal.
- I don’t have a car at my disposal.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
499. At the end of (B1)

- Everyone clapped their hands at the end of his speech.
- I’m taking a trip to New York at the end of this year.
- There is a coffee shop at the end of the street.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
500. At fault (B2)
Meaning: be guilty, be to blame
- Who was at fault for the accident?

- The car driver is clearly at fault because he was drunk.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
501. At first (B1) (*giới từ + trạng từ)
Meaning: in the beginning
- At first, he denied it but then he admitted it.

- At first, I was happy here, but now I’m not.
- My wife hated it at first, but now she loves it.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
502. At first sight (B2) = the first time you see

- We met at university and it was love at first sight.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
503. At a glance (C1)
Meaning: immediately, with a quick look
- I could tell at a glance that he is not a reliable person.

- She realized at a glance that there was a problem.
- At a glance, your essay looks great.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
504. At hand (C1)
Meaning: near in time or position, within reach, happening at this time
- He always has a pen at hand in case he needs to take notes.

- We need to focus on the task at hand.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
505. At km per hour (B1)

- He was fined $150 for driving at 200km/hour. ( * / = per)
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
506. At last (B1) (*giới từ + trạng từ) (* also: at long last)
Meaning: Finally, eventually, in the end, after a long wait
- At last, our bus has arrived. Thank goodness.

- At last, he came to pick me up. I had waited for him for 5 hours.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
507. At the latest (C2)
Meaning: no later than … (the deadline for something)
- Cinderella had to be home by 12 at the latest.

- You must send your report by 10.am tomorrow at the latest.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
508. At least (B1-B2) (*giới từ + trạng từ)
Meaning: the smallest number/ a good thing in a bad situation
- Her dress costs at least 1000 dollars.

- It’s cold but at least it is not raining.
- It’s a small house but at least it has a garden.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
509. At length (C2)
Meaning: for a long time
- My younger brother could talk at length about dinosaurs, his favorite topic.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
510. At a loss (C2)
Meaning: speechless/ not knowing what to say or do/ making less money than spending
- He was so embarrassed that he was at a loss for words.

- Sometimes selling a product at a loss can be good for your business.
- His company started making a profit after one year operating at a loss.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
511. At midday (A2) = at noon (opposite: at midnight)

- I usually work until midnight.
- In summer, the outside temperature may reach 40 °C at midday.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
512. At the moment (A2)
Meaning: Now
- I’m living in Hanoi at the moment.
- I’m learning English phrases at the moment.

- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
513. At night (A1)

- I prefer to study at night or in the early morning.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
514. At once (C1) (*giới từ + trạng từ)
Meaning: immediately, at the same time
- Everyone started talking at once.

- He tried to eat four cookies at once.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
515. At present (B1)
Meaning: Now, currently, at this time
- At present, I’m working on a new project.

- She is living with her parents at present.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
516. At random (C1) (*giới từ + tính từ)
Meaning: randomly, by chance, not intentionally
- Numbers are selected at random in a lottery.

- They will choose a winner at random from those who answered correctly.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
517. At any rate (C2)
Meaning: whatever happens
- At any rate, I’m confident I will find a job soon.
- I won’t go with him, at any rate.

- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
518. At risk (B2)
Meaning: in a dangerous situation
- High LDL cholesterol puts you at risk of developing heart disease.

- Babies may be at risk if you leave them on their own.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
519. At your own risk (C2)
Meaning: you take responsibility for any harm, damage or loss
- You may gamble, but at your own risk.

- This car looks too old. Drive it at your own risk.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
520. At the same time (B1)
Meaning: happen together
- By watching movies in English, I can improve my English and have fun at the same time.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
521. At one’s service (C1)
Meaning: ready to help or serve someone
- Our staff are here to help you. We are at your service.

- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
522. At the expense of something (C1)
Meaning: resulting in the loss of something
- He finished the job at the expense of his health.
- The cars were produced quickly, at the expense of safety.

- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
523. At one’s expense (C2)
Meaning: making another person look silly
- I am tired of his cheap jokes at my expense.

- My family and friends all had a good laugh at my expense.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
524. At school (A2)

- He is at school right now.
- What did you learn at school today?
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
525. At short notice (C1)
Meaning: informing only a short time before something happens
- They cancelled the meeting at a short notice.

- Thank you for coming at such short notice.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
526. At the last minute (B2)
Meaning: the latest moment or opportunity for doing something
- I couldn’t understand why they changed the plan at the last minute.
- My manager told me at the last minute that I couldn't go to Italy.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
527. At times (C1)
Meaning: sometimes
- At times, I want to move to another country.

- She talks a lot. She can be really annoying at times.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
528. At university (A2)

- I studied Business English at university.
- He made friends with a lot of people at university.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
529. At the weekend (A2) US: on the weekend

Also: at weekends / on weekends
- I often go out with friends at the weekend.
- Our store is not open at the weekend.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
530. At work (B1)
Meaning: be working, in the office
- I’m at work right now. I’ll call you back later.

- He is not able to pick you up from the airport. He is still at work.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
BEHIND
531. Behind schedule (C1)
Meaning: late, moving slower or happening later than planned
- Due to the flu, I’m now behind schedule.

- This project is three months behind schedule.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
532. Behind the scene (C2)
Meaning: secretly, unknown to most people
- People admire his success but they don’t know how hard he worked behind the scenes.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
533. Behind one’s back (C1)
Meaning: tell ST about SO when he/she is not there
- He always says bad things about me behind my back.

- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
BEYOND
534. Beyond imagination (C2)

- That film was amazing, it was actually beyond imagination.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
535. Beyond description (C2)
Meaning: extremely
- His foolishness is beyond description.

- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
536. Beyond expectations (C2)
Meaning: better than expected, exceeding expectations
- The hotel service was beyond our expectations.

- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
BY
537. By accident (B1)
Meaning: by mistakes, not intend to do
- I’m sorry. I deleted the file by accident.

- I was so sleepy that I put salt in my coffee by accident.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
538. By all accounts (C1)
Meaning: as said by most people
- By all accounts, Paris is a beautiful city.

- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
539. By appointment (B1)
Meaning: at an arranged time
- This house is for sale but you can meet the seller by appointment only.
- The museum is open at weekends by appointment.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
540. By birth (B2)

- I grew up in England but I’m Japanese by birth.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
541. By bus/train/ plane/ taxi (A1)

- Are you going by bus or by train?
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
542. By chance (B1)
Meaning: happening because of luck without any cause or reason
- I found some money in my jacket pocket by chance.

- I met him there by chance and we watched the movie together.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
543. By credit card (B1)
Meaning: a method of payment, the money being taken from you at a later time
- Can I pay for the tickets by credit card?

- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
544. By far (B2) (* phân biệt: so far = until now)
Meaning: considerably, by great amount
- They are by far the best students in the class.

- By far the biggest issue is lack of self-confidence.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
545. By hand (A1)
Meaning: not by machinery
- This dress is made by hand.

- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
546. By heart (B2)
Meaning: learn by heart = remember
- You should learn the lyrics by heart first if you want to sing this song.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
547. By land / sea/ air/ train/bus/etc (B1)

- I get seasick whenever I travel by sea.
- The fastest way to travel to the US is by air. (= airplane)
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
548. By luck (B2)
- They played badly but won the match by luck.

- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
549. By means of (B2)
Meaning: means = the method to do something
- I was able to afford the car by means of a bank loan.

- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
550. By mistake (B1)
Meaning: by accident, not intentionally
- I dialed the wrong number by mistake.

- I chose the wrong road by mistake. Now, we’re lost.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
551. By no means (C1)
Meaning: absolutely not, not at all, not in any way
- It’s by no means certain that the economy will improve.

- He is by no means an excellent player.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
552. By oneself (by herself/ himself/ myself) (B2)
Meaning: alone
- He did it by himself.
- I prefer spending my free time by myself.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
553. By phone (A1)

- In urgent cases, you can reach me by phone.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
554. By post (A2)
- Nowadays, few people send letters by post.

- You are not allowed to send cash by post.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
555. By one’s side (B2)
Meaning: next to someone, beside
- He is always by her side when she needs him.

- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
556. By surprise
Meaning: unexpectedly
- I met her by surprise.

- His stupid question took me by surprise.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
557. By the time (B2)
Meaning: when
- She had left by the time you came.

- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
558. By the way (A1)
Meaning: * use this phrase to change the subject or add something to what you are saying
- Ok, I’ll hang up now. By the way, can you get me a sandwich on your way home?
- We’ve been talking for half an hour. By the way, what time is it?
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
559. By word of mouth (C1)
Meaning: by someone telling you or other people
- I knew this restaurants by word of mouth.

- The most effective form of advertising is by word of mouth.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
FOR
560. For ages (B1)
Meaning: for a long time
- I have been waiting for ages.

- I haven’t seen you for ages. Where have you been?
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
561. For breakfast/ lunch/dinner (A1)

- I usually have noodle for breakfast.
- What did you have for lunch today?
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
562. For certain/ for sure (B1)
Meaning: without any doubt
- She knows for sure that he cares for her.

- I know for certain that I won’t be here next year.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
563. For a change (B1)

- You’ve been sitting at your desk for five hours. Let’s take a walk for a change.
- We always buy our clothes there. Let’s go to another shopping mall for a change.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
564. For example (A1)

- You can start saving some money now. For example, you could walk instead of taking a taxi.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
565. For fear of / for fear that (C2)
Meaning: because you fear that
- I whispered for fear that he might wake up.

- I didn’t tell him for fear of hurting him.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
566. For fun (B1)

- He is not an artist. He paints for fun.
- I don’t take sports seriously. I do it for fun.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
567. For good (C1)
Meaning: forever / for ever
- I’m not coming back. This time, I’m leaving for good.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
568. For granted (B2)
Meaning: to believe it’s the truth without appreciation, to value ST/ SO lightly
- I wish you didn’t take me for granted.

- Don’t take your parents for granted, appreciate them.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
569. For hire/ for rent (B2)

- It’s easy to find an apartment for rent in this area.
- There are cars for hire at the airport.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
570. For instance (C1) = as an example

- Can you tell us a little about your background? For instance, where were you born?
571. For a living (B2)
- What do you do for a living?

- When I was in Spain, I worked as an English tutor for a living.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
572. For luck (B2)

- I always wear this bracelet for luck.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
573. For life (C1)
Meaning: for a whole life or the rest of someone’s life
- They met in college and have remained friends for life.

- He was sentenced to prison for life.
- A job for life no longer exists now.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
574. For love (B1)

- I definitely don’t do it for money. I do it for love.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
575. For a moment (B2)
Meaning: for a second/ for a few seconds
- For a moment, I thought she was being serious.

- Excuse me, can I interrupt for a moment?
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
576. For the moment (B2)
Meaning: happening now & ongoing in the future but waiting for a change soon
- I’m living with my friends for the moment. I will find a place of my own soon.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
577. For now (B2)
Meaning: now and until next time, until a change happens
- Bye for now!

- The sun may have disappeared for now but next week promises more sunglasses weather.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
578. For nothing (B2)
Meaning: at no cost or for no purpose
- I got this table for nothing. My friend gave it to me.

- I can’t believe it’s closed. I came all this way for nothing.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
579. For one thing (C2)
Meaning: for one reason/ one reason is
- For one thing, I don’t like its color. Also, I can’t afford it.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
580. For once (B2)
Meaning: for one time
- You’re late again. For once, can you be on time?

- For once in my life, can you leave me alone?
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
581. For the rest of (B2)
Meaning: for the remaining part of, the other parts of something
- I could live here for the rest of my life.

- He is seriously ill so he will stay home for the rest of this week.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
582. For one’s sake (B2) / for the sake of someone
Meaning: in order to help/ to bring benefit to someone
- They didn’t divorce for the sake of the children.

- For his sake, don’t leave him alone.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
583. For sale (A2)

- Is this painting for sale or is it for display purpose only?
- There is a lovely house for sale at the end of this street.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
584. For short (B2)

- My name is John but you can call me J for short.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
585. For sure (B1) = for certain

- I know for sure that she won’t be here on time. Her flight was delayed.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
586. For the time being (C1) = for now
Meaning: at this time, for a short period of time from now until a change is made
- Stay here for the time being. I’ll find a room for you soon.
- They decided not to strike for the time being.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
587. For a walk (B1)

- When I feel stressed, I usually go for a walk in the park.
- She needed to calm down so she went for a long walk.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
588. For a while (B1)
Meaning: for a quite long time
- I’ve been learning English for a while.

- I haven’t spoken to him for a while.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
FROM
589. From dawn to dusk (C1)
Meaning: from early morning until night
- Farmers often work from dawn to dusk on the field.

- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
590. From experience (B2)

- I think the most effective way to learn is from experience.
- I can tell from my first-hand experience that it is tasty. (first hand = original, direct)
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
591. From hand to mouth (C1)
Meaning: live from hand to mouth = have enough money to live on
- With low income, they have to live from hand to mouth.

- Her father passed away and her family had to live from hand to mouth.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
592. From head to toe (B2)
Meaning: completely covering a body
- After standing in the rain for nearly an hour, he was soaked from head to toe.
- She is dressed in black from head to toe for the ceremony.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
593. From now on (B2)
Meaning: from this moment and in the future
- I won’t talk to her from now on.

- From now on, I’m going to walk to work.
- From that day on, I quit smoking (C1) (from that day on/ onwards = since that day)
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
594. From perspective/ point of view (C1)
Meaning: in someone’s opinion (perspective = a way to consider something)
- You should try to see the problem from a different perspective.

- From / in my point of view, money can’t always buy happiness.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
595. From scratch (C1)
Meaning: from the beginning without anything ready
- The first step to build up a business from scratch is having a great idea.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
596. From time to time (B2)
Meaning: sometimes, not often
- I visit my uncle from time to time.

- You should look back upon your mistakes from time to time but never regret them.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
IN
597. In the air (B2)

- There is flowery fragrance in the air.
- There was a feeling of tension in the air when he entered the room.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
598. In action (C2)
Meaning: while working or while carrying out duties
- More than 78,000 American soldiers were reported missing in action during the war.
- I went to see Messi in action last week.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
599. In the absence of (C1)
Meaning: without
- She grew up in the absence of a father.

- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
600. In addition to (B1)
Meaning: and, as well as
- In addition to teaching, I also work as a business consultant.

- In addition to luxury cars, he also owns several villas around the country.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
601. In advance (of) (B1)
Meaning: before a particular time or event.
- Please submit your report in advance of the meeting.

- This restaurant is always crowded. We should book in advance.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
602. In accordance with (C1)
Meaning: following or obeying a law, a rule, a contract
- In accordance with the new rule, all employees must leave the company before 9.pm.
- In accordance with the contract, she has to work for the company for at least 3 years.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
603. In all (B2)
Meaning: in total (*lưu ý: all in all = overall / generally)
- You have 400$. I have 600$. We have 1.000$ in all.

- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
604. In an attempt to (B2)
Meaning: in an effort to
- She worked hard in an effort to earn more money.

- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
605. In case (B1) / In case of something = in a particular situation

- You should take an umbrella in case it rains.
- In case of emergency, call 911.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
606. In any case (B2)
Meaning: also
- I don’t want to go. In any case, I wasn’t invited.

- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
607. In the beginning (A2) (Opposite: in the end)
Meaning: at first / initially
- Learning English is hard in the beginning but later you will find it easy.
- Love is sweet in the beginning, but sour in the end.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
608. In between (A1)
Meaning: in the space that separates 2 people or things
- There are two houses with a narrow path in between.

- He visits his parents every month and sometimes in between.
- The house was near a park but there was a road in between.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
609. In brief (B2)
Meaning: in few words, in short, briefly
- The interview was in brief a complete disaster.

- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
610. In cash (A2)

- Will you pay in cash or by credit card?
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
611. In charge (of) (B2)
Meaning: have control & responsibility for something
- Our president is incompetent to be in charge of the economy.

- He is in charge of marketing department.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
612. In common (B1)
Meaning: have the same interests or characteristics
- I have a lot in common with my best friend.

- My sister and I don’t have much in common.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
613. In comparison with (B2) = in comparision to
Meaning: compared to
- The weather in England is awful in comparison with Italy.

- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
614. In conclusion (B2)
Meaning: To conclude/ In summary
- In conclusion, I believe we should do more to help the poor.

- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
615. In confidence (C2)
Meaning: as a secret
- I told you that story in confidence, but you told everyone.

- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
616. In contrast (to/with) (C2)
Meaning: strikingly different
- She is quite petite in contrast with her tall sister.

- The mountains stood in sharp contrast to the blue sky.
- Winter weather in Ho Chi Minh City is hot and humid. In contrast, it is cold and dry in Hanoi.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
617. In control (of) (B2) (*under control = be controlled)
Meaning: able to control something or have power to decide
- He’s not in control of his emotions so he gets angry easily.

- This will make you feel in control of your life.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
618. In danger (of) (A2)
Meaning: at risk of death or serious harm
- Tigers are in danger (of extinction).

- If you don’t change your diet, you are in danger of being seriously ill.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
619. In the dark (C1)
Meaning: uninformed of a secret/ not be told
- She hasn’t told me anything. I’m in the dark about her decision.
- I don’t trust John. We should keep him in the dark.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
620. In debt (B2)
Meaning: to owe money to someone
- He’s in debt. He owes a lot of money to the bank.

- Many students in the US are heavily in debt.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
621. In decline (B2) = on the decline
Meaning: become less important or less in quantity / quality
- Home-cooking is in decline.
- Unemployment rate in big cities is in decline.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
622. In demand (B2)
Meaning: be wanted by a lot of people
- Environment-friendly products are in great demand.

- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
623. In detail (B1)
Meaning: including all specific information
- I’d like to discuss the matter in detail with you. Could we meet at your place?
- He explained in detail how to use the product.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
624. In difficulty (B2)
Meaning: have a problem
- If you’re in difficulty, I’m happy to help you.

- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
625. In disguise (B2)
Meaning: intend to be something or someone else
- Celebrities often go out in disguise to avoid paparazzi.

- A misfortune may be a blessing in disguise.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
626. In dispute (C2)
Meaning: being doubted / in an official argument
- Her ability is still in dispute.

- Japan is in dispute with China over 4 small islands.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
627. In doubt (B2)
Meaning: not feel certain / unlikely to happen
- The future of the company is still in doubt due to its lack of money.
- She always lives in doubt, never believes in anything.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
628. In exchange for (B1)
Meaning: exchange = give something and receive something else
- They worked for him in exchange for food.

- I washed my dad’s car in exchange for some pocket money.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
629. In effect (C2)
Meaning: be in force/ in fact
- All present policies remain in effect until next year. ( = in force)

- In effect, the government have lowered taxes for the rich and increased them for the poor.
(= In fact, the government…)
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
630. In the end (B1)
Meaning: eventually, after all, finally, at the end of the day
- In the end, family and friends are the most important people in our life.
- At first, we intended to visit Sapa or Halong but in the end, we decided to go to Mai Chau.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
631. In fact (B1)
Meaning: Actually
- I don’t feel tired at all. In fact, I’m full of energy.

- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
632. In fashion = on trend (A2)
Meaning: become popular
- Cropped jeans were in fashion last year but they are out of fashion now.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
633. In favor of (B2)
Meaning: to approve / support
- I’m in favor of banning smoking in public places.

- New policy is in favor of the rich only.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
634. In front of (A2)

- There is a bus stop in front of my house.
- Parents shouldn’t argue in front of their children.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
635. In the future (B1) (UK: in future)

- I can’t afford a car now but I will definitely buy one in the future.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
636. In general (B1)
- In general, men are taller than women.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
637. In … condition (B1)
Meaning: condition = the state of something
- After the party, their house was in a terrible condition.

- This car looks old but I find it in perfect condition.
- He is drunk. He is in no condition to drive.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
638. In the habit of (B1)
Meaning: If you are in the habit of doing something, you do it regularly or often
- I’m in the habit of waking up early and going for a run.

- I’m in the habit of writing my English journal every day.
639. In hand (C2)
Meaning: being worked on now/ the important one at present
- Could you just concentrate on the job in hand?

- They've had plenty of time to prepare, so the arrangements should be well in hand now.
(in hand = almost ready)
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
640. In a hurry (B1)
Meaning: in need to move quickly
- I’m in a hurry. I’ll talk to you later.

- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
641. In full (B1)
Meaning: totally, completely
- Electricity bills must be paid in full at the end of every month.

- Invoices must be paid in full prior to shipment.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
642. In instalments (B2) (also installments) (*opposite: in full)
Meaning: pay in instalments = pay in small parts during a period of time
- You can pay for your car in instalments.

- He chose to pay for the laptop in monthly instalments.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
643. In ink/ in pencil/ in writing (B2)
Meaning: write with a pen/ pencil (in writing = in written form / written on a paper)
- Please write in ink, not in pencil.

- A contract must be in writing to be valid.
- Complaints in writing are usually given priority.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
644. In this instance (C1)
Meaning: in a particular situation, case or a fact
- This type of skin condition is usually caused by food allergy but in this instance, it may be
caused by the medicine you’re taking.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
645. In line (C2) (UK: stand in line = queue)

- Please get in line and wait your turn like everyone else.
- I had to wait/stand in line for three hours to get the tickets.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
646. In line with something (C2) = in alignment with / in accordance with
Meaning: similar to or at the same level as something
- The new policy is in line with the plans that were discussed last year.
- We're seeking a pay rise that's in line with inflation.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
647. In love (with) (B1)

- They no longer stay together but they are still in love.
- I fell in love with her when we first met.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
648. In a mess (B1)
Meaning: dirty, untidy
- His room is always in a mess. He never cleans it up.

- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
649. In the middle (of) (A2, C1)
Meaning: in the central part of something (A2); busy doing something (C1)
- I rarely wake up in the middle of the night (A2)

- When you called me last night, I was in the middle of making dinner. (C1)
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
650. In a good/bad mood (B1)
Meaning: feeling good or bad
- I don’t like him. He is always in bad mood.

- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
651. In the mood for (B2)
Meaning: feel like doing something
- He is not in the mood for joking now.

- I’m not in the mood for work today.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
652. In need (B2)
Meaning: not having enough money or food
- A friend in need is a friend indeed. (= A friend who helps you in a difficult time)
- We must make sure the money goes to those in need. (those = people)
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
653. In need of something (B2)
Meaning: need something, especially money & help
- His project is in urgent need of money.

- He is in desperate need of help.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
654. In order (B2)
Meaning: being organized/ working well or suitable to use
- Everything was in order after he cleaned the room.

- The machine is in good working order.
- Names of all local restaurants are listed in alphabetical order.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
655. In no time (C1)
Meaning: very quickly, very soon
- Please wait here. I’ll be back in no time.

- Now that we’re on the highway, we’ll be there in no time.
- He finished off two bowls of chicken noodle soup in no time.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
656. In one’s free time (B1)

- I enjoy hanging out with friends in my free time.
- You should read English stories in your free time.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
657. In other words (B2)
Meaning: to say it another way/ to put it another way
- He always looks happy when she’s around and he follows her everywhere. In other words,
he loves her.
- I don’t have a penny in my bank account. In other words, I’m broke. (be broke = have no
money)
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
658. In pain (A2)
Meaning: be injured or hurt
- You look pale. Are you in pain?

- She is still in pain after the surgery.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
659. In part (C2)
Meaning: partly, to some degree
- Her success is in part thanks to her good looks.

- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
660. In (a) large part (C2)
Meaning: largely, mostly, to a great extent
- The success of the project is in large part due to good teamwork.

- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
661. In particular (B1)
Meaning: especially / use this phrase to point to one thing among others
- Sometimes, I go shopping even though I’m not looking for anything in particular.
- I enjoyed my trip to Vietnam. In particular, I loved Sapa.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
662. In person (B2)
Meaning: in flesh, by person, not by email or phone / requiring you to be there
- I want to meet you in person to discuss our partnership plan.

- I’m a big fan of Taylor Swift and I wish I could meet her in person.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
663. In place (C2)
Meaning: in correct position, be organized
- Don’t worry. Everything is in place.

- The arrangements for her wedding are all in place.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
664. In the first place (B2)
Meaning: from the beginning, from the start
- You should have told me in the first place that you didn’t want to go.
- After washing, the shirt became too long. Actually, it was a bit long for me in the first place.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
665. In the place of (B2) = instead of

- Could you attend the meeting in place of John?
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
666. In a position (to do something) (C1)
Meaning: be able to do something because you have enough experience, authority or money
- I’m in no position to lend you money.

- The central government will be in a position to decide what a state secret is.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
667. In practice (B2) = in reality (* opposite: in theory)

- In theory, summers should be warm but in practice, some places on earth are cold all year
round.
- In reality, success is not so easy.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
668. In preparation for (B2)

- She saved money in preparation for her college study.
- A platform had been set up in preparation for the ceremony.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
669. In private (B2) (* opposite: in public)
Meaning: only for one person, and not for all other people
- I’d like to talk to you in private. Do you have a minute?

- You should never criticize your employees in public.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
670. In progress (B2) (= underway/ ongoing)
Meaning: happening or being done now, not yet complete
- The first metro project in Hanoi is in progress.

- The construction work is already in progress.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
671. In question (C1)
Meaning: being talked about or being doubted
- I’m not acquainted with the man in question.

- The validity of the test is still in question.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
672. In high regard (C2)
Meaning: with respect and admiration
- The company holds her in high regard.

- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
673. In / with regard to (B2 - formal) = with respect to (not common)
Meaning: regarding, about, concerning (*less formal)
- I’m writing to you with regard to your contract cancellation request.

- We have a few questions with regard to / regarding your recent offer.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
674. In relation to (B2)
Meaning: in connection with/ compared with
- He checked the map to see where Halong is in relation to Hanoi.

- The monkey's eyes are large in relation to its head.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
675. In response to (B2)
Meaning: to answer, reply to or react to something
- I’m writing in response to your email (= I’m writing in reply to your email.)
- The board agreed to a 10% pay rise in response to the strike.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
676. In return (C1)

- I teach her English and she teaches me Spanish in return.
- He always helps other people without expecting anything in return.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
677. In shape (B1, B2)
Meaning: in particular form (B1) / in a good condition or in good health (B2)
- She made a special cake in shape of a car for the little boy.
- How can you stay in shape while eating so much?
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
678. In silence (B1)
Meaning: without any sound
- They sat in silence for 10 minutes.

- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
679. In terms of (B2) / in…terms
Meaning: in relation to/ with regard to a specific aspect or subject
- Our products are top-ranked in terms of quality.

- In financial terms, the project was not a success.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
680. In the short term (B2) (*opposite: in the long term)
Meaning: during a short period of time in future
- That policy works well in the short term only.

- In the short term, we can send the refugees food and clothing, but in the long term we must
do something about the underlying problems.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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681. In trouble (B2)
Meaning: in a stressful or dangerous situation
- His business was in trouble. He was unable to pay all debts.

- You are going to put me in trouble.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
682. In turn (C1)
Meaning: one by one, one after another
- Please speak in turn. I can’t listen to all of you at once.

- The doctor checked his patients in turn.
- Let’s discuss these three points in turn.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
683. In one’s best interest (B1)
Meaning: to help or give someone an advantage
- It’s in your best interest to do a bit of exercise every day.

- It’s in your best interest to have a lawyer review the contract for you.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
684. In one’s opinion (B1)

- In my opinion, Venice is the most beautiful city in the world.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
685. In one’s shoes (C1)
Meaning: in the same situation as someone
- We should not judge other people because we are not in their shoes.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
686. In principle (C2)
Meaning: in general/ in theory
- In principle, I agree with your plan.

- In principle, you can master any languages in 6 months but in practice, it takes much longer.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
687. In some respects/ in all respects/ in every respect (B2)
Meaning: respects = elements, features or parts of a thing or an idea
- In all respects, his cover of the song is better than the original.
- In some respects, this method has certain weaknesses.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
688. In the long run (B2) = in the long term

- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
689. In season (B2)
Meaning: be in plenty, exist in large amounts during a certain period of time
- Apple is in season now, so it’s quite cheap.

- I try to eat vegetables and fruits that are in season.
- Hotel rooms are more expensive in high season. (* high season = a period of time when a lot
of people visit a place, the opposite is “low season”)
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
690. In secret (B2) = in confidence
Meaning: without other people knowing
- I can’t trust you anymore. I told you that story in secret and you told half of the world.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
691. In self-defense (B2)
Meaning: to protect oneself (yourself/ himself/ herself…)
- She claimed she shot him in self-defense.

- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
692. In spite of (B1) = despite / though / even though

- In spite of his illness, he can run and dance very well.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
693. In stock (B2) (*opposite: out of stock / sold out)
Meaning: being stored or available for sale or use
- I wanted to buy that dress but it was no longer in stock.

- There are only 5 printers in stock. We need to restock them soon.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
694. In summer/ winter/ autumn/ spring (A2)

- There’s nothing better than a beach holiday in summer.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
695. In tears (B1) (*break into tears/ burst into tears)
Meaning: crying
- This book is truly amazing. It left me in tears.

- He insulted her appearance and she left the party in tears.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
696. In the meantime (B2)
Meaning: during the time you wait for something to happen.
- The movie starts at 19:00. In the meantime, let’s have some coffee.
- Your laptop won't arrive till Thursday. In the meantime, you can use Jude's.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
697. In the news (B1)
Meaning: be reported about
- Celebrities are often in the news in my country. It’s a shame.

- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
698. In the spotlight (C2)
Meaning: receiving a lot of attention
- He has been in the spotlight since his tax evasion scandal.

- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
699. In time (A2)
Meaning: be early enough to do something (not too late)
- I left my house early and arrived in time to have coffee before work.
- I arrived at the cinema in time to see the whole movie.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
700. In touch (B1)
Meaning: to communicate or continue to communicate with someone (by email, phone, etc)
- You can get in touch with us by email or phone. (get in touch = communicate)
- He didn’t keep in touch with his old school friends. (keep/ stay = continue to communicate)
- I’m no longer in touch with Jane. I lost her contact a few years ago.
- We stayed in touch for 5 years after college.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
701. In town (A2) (*opposite: out of town)

- This is the best Chinese restaurant in town.
- I’ll give you a call if I’m in town next week.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
702. In two/ in half (A2)
Meaning: devide into two parts
- He cut the apple in half.

- I broke the chocolate bar in two and gave one half to my nephew.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
703. In vain (C1)
Meaning: unsuccessfully
- They tried in vain. Their lost son has never been found.
- All their effort to put out the fires was in vain. Their house was completely destroyed.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
704. In a way (B1) (opposite: in some ways / in many ways)
Meaning: partly, somehow
- Can money buy happiness? In a way, I think so.

- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
705. In a …way (C1) = in a …method or manner

- Can't you think of it in a different way?
- We suggest you do it in a different way.

- Amanda's eyes glowed in a strange way, like a cat's.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
706. In the way / in one’s way (C2)
Meaning: in the space needed for movement
- Could you move aside? You are standing in my way.

- There is a chair in the way. Could you help us move it?
- I’m sorry I’ve been in your way to success. (= I’ve prevented you from being successful)
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
ON
707. On the agenda (C1, C2)
Meaning: agenda = the list of matters that will be discussed in a meeting (C1), a list of aims (C2)
- We barely have enough time to discuss all items on the agenda. (C1)
- The European Commission has proposed an agenda with actions to help EU countries make
their healthcare system effective. (C2)
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
708. On average (B2)
Meaning: generally, usually, typically, on the standard level
- On average, Americans work 34.5 hours per week.

- On average, women live 5 years longer than men.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
709. On account of (B2)
Meaning: because of something / someone
- We did not enjoy the trip on account of awful weather.

- I’m fine so please don’t cancel the party on my account. (= because of me)
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
710. On the brink of
Meaning: on the verge of, on the edge of (brink = the point where a new situation is going to
begin)
- The two countries are on the brink of a war.

- She was on the verge of tears when she heard the news. (= she was about to cry…)
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
711. On a …basis (B2)
Meaning: a way or method of doing something
- I eat there on a regular basis. (= eat there regularly)

- This medicine should be taken on a daily basis. (= taken every day)
- You can use the software on a trial basis.
- He worked at the orphanage on a voluntary basis. (= worked as a volunteer)
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
712. On the basis of (C1)
Meaning: based on / on the foundation of
- Poor decisions are made on the basis of incorrect information.

- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
713. On behalf of (B2)
Meaning: representing someone or something
- On behalf of my class, I‘d like to thank you for being such an amazing teacher.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
714. On board (B1)
Meaning: on a boat, a train or an airplane
- You can use on-board Wi-Fi internet free of charge.

- Staying overnight on board in Halong Bay is a must for visitors to Vietnam.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
715. On (the) condition that (B2)
Meaning: only if
- I will teach you English on the condition that you’ll work hard.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
716. On credit (B1)
Meaning: by paying in a later time, not when you buy
- I bought my car on credit.

- You can’t get a discount if you buy it on credit.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
717. On display (B1)
Meaning: be displayed/ be shown to other people
- Several dinosaur skeletons were on display when we visited the museum.

- Picasso paintings and sculptures are on display at Tate Museum.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
718. On duty (B1) (* opposite: off duty)
Meaning: be working or start working
- Nearly 150,000 police are set to be on duty around France on New Year's Eve.
- When are you off duty tomorrow?
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
719. On a diet (B1)
Meaning: diet = an eating plan
- If you want to lose weight, you must go on a diet.

- The doctor put me on a low-salt diet in order to prevent high blood pressure.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
720. On edge (B1, C2)
Meaning: on the outer point of: on the edge of a table, on the edge of a cliff (B1)
= on the brink of/ on the verge of (C2)
- It is dangerous to stand on the edge of the cliff

- A church was built on the edge of the village.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
721. On fire (B1)
Meaning: something is burning (while it should not be)
- When they came back, their house was on fire.

- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
722. On foot (B1)
Meaning: by foot
- Whatever happens, I won’t go on foot.

- Are you going by taxi or on foot?
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
723. On one’s feet (C1)
Meaning: be standing (for a long time) / be healthy again
- I’ve been on my feet the whole morning. I’m so tired now.

- I hope to see you on your feet soon. (= I hope you’ll get well soon)
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
724. On the go (C1)
Meaning: very busy and active
- Her father is a business owner. He is always on the go.

- Americans seem to always be "on the go", because sitting quietly doing nothing seems like a
waste of time.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
725. On good / bad…terms with someone (C2)
Meaning: have good/ bad/ friendly…relationship with someone
- He is on good terms with his boss.

- My ex-wife and I are not on good terms.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
726. On the ground (B1)
Meaning: on the surface of the earth
- They didn’t have enough chairs so some of us sat on the ground.

- I was too tired. I lay down on the ground and fell asleep.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
727. On (the) grounds of (C2)
Meaning: for the reason that, because of
- Eight individuals have been deported on grounds of national security.

- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
728. On hand (C2)
Meaning: near to someone and ready to be used/ ready & available
- Last week we had only 10 units in stock but I’ll check if we have more stock on hand now.
- I have some time on my hands this weekend so I’ll help you prepare for the exam.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
729. On the horizon (C1)
Meaning: likely to happen soon
- There is no new drug on the horizon that can treat this type of cancer.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
730. On the increase (C1)
Meaning: be increasing
- Employment rate is on the increase in big cities.

- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
731. On the job (C1)
Meaning: happening while you are working
- On-the-job training, also known as OJT, is a hands-on method of teaching the skills,
knowledge, and competencies needed for employees to do a specific job within the
workplace.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
732. On leave (C2)
Meaning: on holiday, off work (due to illness or other reasons)
- She is not fully recovered. She will be on leave until next Monday.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
733. On the left/ right (A2) (also: on my left, on her left…)

- In Britain, cars drive on the left.
- Our house is the third from the end on the left.
- He was sitting on my left.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
734. On the move (C2)
Meaning: be physically active, be travelling from place to place
- I’m going to visit 5 places today so I’ll be on the move all day.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
735. On occasion (B2, C2)

- I wear this dress on special occasions only. (B2: occasion = a particular time or event)
- He is a careful person but he has, on occasion, made a mistake. (C2: on occasion =
sometimes)
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
736. On the outside (C1)
Meaning: on the outer part of something/ someone that can be seen
- He looks strong on the outside but he is weak inside.

- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
737. On paper (A1, B2)

- It’s easier to remember if you write the sentence on paper. (A1)
- The project seemed to be a big success on paper but it turned out to be a failure. (B2: It
looked good in the planning stage but failed in reality)
- Many candidates seemed suitable on paper but performed badly in the interview. (B2: be
suitable on paper = have good qualifications/ certificates)
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
738. On the phone (A1) (also: over the phone)
Meaning: be talking on the phone
- Where is Jenny? She is on the phone.

- We have spoken on the phone and on Facebook but we’ve never met in person.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
739. On the verge of (C2) = on the brink of

- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
740. On the way to (A2, C2)
Meaning: during the journey to (A2) / to be close to doing something (C2)
- We’ll have breakfast on the way to work. (A2)

- I’m on my way to your house. (A2)
- I’m on the way to completing this book. (C2)
- China is on the way to becoming the world’s strongest economy. (C2)
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
741. On the road (C1)
Meaning: travelling a long distance
- She felt exhausted after two days on the road.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
742. On scale (B2)
Meaning: (1) scale = a set of levels, (2) scale = size of something
- How would you rate this product on a scale of 1 to 5 stars?

- Nuclear weapons cause destruction on a large scale.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
743. On schedule (B2) (*also: ahead of schedule & behind schedule)
Meaning: on time as planned, not early or late (ahead of schedule = finish early ; behind
schedule = finish less work than you planned to do in a period of time)
- I think I’m still on schedule.

- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
744. On someone’s side (B2)
Meaning: to support someone
- Luck was on my side this morning; all the traffic lights were green.
- Why did you keep agreeing with them? I thought you were on my side.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
745. On my schedule (B2)
Meaning: schedule = a list of things to do and time to do them
- Don’t worry. It’s on my schedule. I won’t forget.

- My leave request has been approved and the trip has been put on my schedule.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
746. On top of (C1)
Meaning: be in control of a situation / be informed or aware of changes.
- When investing in stock, you must stay on top of the market.

- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
747. On top of that (C2)
Meaning: in addition to (especially something unpleasant)
- He lost his job and on top of that his girlfriend left him.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
748. On track / on the right track (C1) (opposite: lose track/ on the wrong track)
Meaning: making progress and likely to succeed
- It’s very important to keep a business meeting on track.

- She managed to put her life back on track.
- At times I felt like I was on the wrong track.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
749. On trial (C1)
Meaning: If someone is on trial, their case is being judged by a court
- He is on trial for robbery.

- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
750. On purpose (B1) (opposite: by accident)
Meaning: do something on purpose = do it intentionally
- I’m sorry but I didn’t drop your iPhone on purpose. (= I dropped it by accident)
- I don't think he stepped on your toes on purpose.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
751. On a trip/ holiday/ a journey / vacation (B1)

- Where is Anna? – She is on vacation.
- I went on a business trip last week.

- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
752. On the contrary (B2) (* dùng chỉ sự đối lập giữa 2 quan điểm, cái sau mới là đúng)
Meaning: actually the opposite opinion is true
- It doesn't seem ugly to me; on the contrary, I think it's rather beautiful.
- You think you are clever; on the contrary, I assure that you are very foolish.
- It's no trouble at all; on the contrary, it will be a great pleasure to help you.
- Are you nearly through? - On the contrary, I've just begun.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
753. On strike (B2)
Meaning: strike = when employees stop working due to an argument with their employers
- You can’t go by bus today. All bus drivers are on strike.

- The workers decided to go on strike next Monday.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
754. On time (A2)
Meaning: at the expected or planned time, not early or late
- You must arrive on time for your interview.

- He didn’t arrive at the station on time so he missed the train.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
755. On trend (B1)
Meaning: fashionable
- Midi - skirts are on trend this year.

- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
756. On air (C1)
Meaning: in the process of broadcasting (on radio or television)
- The radio station is on air from 6 a.m.

- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
757. On demand / on request (C1)
Meaning: whenever someone needs (* “upon request” sounds more polite)
- Foot massage is available upon request. (= available when customers need/ ask)
- According to the contract, we have to pay on demand. (= pay when the other party
demands)
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
758. On the one hand … on the other hand (B2)
(* dùng để trình bày 2 cách nhìn đối lập về một vấn đề/ tình huống)
- On the one hand, I want to go to the party. On the other hand, I still have a lot of work to do.
- On the one hand, you could earn more money by working overtime. On the other hand, too
much work is not good for your health and your social life.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
759. On one's own (B1)
Meaning: alone; without help
- He finished all the work on his own.

- I like spending my free time on my own.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
760. On sale (B1)
Meaning: being sold at a reduced price
- In holiday shopping season, everything is on sale.

- I can’t afford this dress now. I’ll wait for it to go on sale.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
761. On second thought (C1)
Meaning: after thinking further (or when you change your mind)
- Can I have lemonade please? On second thoughts, I’ll have a cup of coffee.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
762. On a shoestring (C1) (informal) = on a budget (also: on a tight budget)
Meaning: with very little money
- It’s possible to start a business on a tight budget as long as you have a great idea.
- The film is made on a shoe string.
- A family on a budget can't afford meat every day.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
OUT
763. Out of the blue (C1)
Meaning: all of a sudden; be completely unexpected
- He came to see me out of the blue. We haven’t been in touch for ages.
- Completely out of the blue, she got a letter from her long-lost cousin in New York.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
764. Out of business (B2)
Meaning: go bankrupt
- During the recession, many small companies went out of business.

- Some of old newspapers had to go out of business because of low sales.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
765. Out of character (C1)
Meaning: different from usual way of behaving
- It was out of character for her to accept the money.

- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
766. Out of control (B2) (*also: out of hands)
Meaning: be difficult to manage or control
- Her car went out of control and struck an oncoming vehicle.

- The fire is burning out of control.
- The weeds in the garden are out of control.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
767. Out of danger (B1) (opposite: in danger)
Meaning: no longer in danger
- The surgery was successful and he is out of danger now.

- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
768. Out of date (B1)
Meaning: old or not fashionable/ expired, no longer valid
- My passport is out of date.

- This guidebook is out of date. Most of its information is incorrect.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
769. Out of debt (B2) (opposite: in debt)
Meaning: pay off all debts
- It's hard to stay out of debt when you are a student.

- He managed to get out of debt by working extremely hard.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
770. Out of fashion / style (B1)
Meaning: not fashionable, few people wear
- Long coats are out of fashion now.

- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
771. Out of gas (B1)
Meaning: have no more gas (in a car/vehicle)
- We can’t get on the highway. We are running out of gas.

- Our car ran out of gas on the highway and we had to call for help.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
772. Out of kindness (C1) (also: out of interest, out of necessity, etc)
Meaning: out of kindness = because of kindness
- He did it just out of kindness, not for the money.

- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
773. Out of + number (B1)
Meaning: from an amount
- Eight out of ten people said they were happy with our latest product.
- He is very smart. He got 50 out of 50 in the test. (*50 correct answers)
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
774. Out of one’s mind (A1, C1)
Meaning: not thinking about (A1) / unable to behave normally, crazy or extremely stupid (C1)
- I can’t get her out of my mind

- You must be out of your mind to go swimming today. It’s freezing outside.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
775. Out of one’s league (C2)
Meaning: too good or too expensive for you
- He is rich and good-looking. He is out of her league.

- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
776. Out of luck (C1) (opposite: in luck)
Meaning: not having the success or opportunities you wanted/ not able to have what you want
- We're out of luck. The store is closed.

- It looks like we're out of luck - all the hotels are full.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
777. Out of office (C1)
Meaning: not in office
- I’m afraid he’s out of the office now. I’ll tell him when he comes back.
- If you take some days off work, you should set up the out - of - office function in your
Outlook account in advance.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
778. Out of order (B1)
Meaning: not working (properly)
- The washing machine was out of order and I couldn’t do the laundry.
- The telephone in my office is out of order so I’m using my cellphone instead.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
779. Out of the question (C2)
Meaning: impossible to happen
- We have no money. A trip to Venice is out of the question now.

- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
780. Out of reach (B2) = beyond reach (opposite: within reach)

- The top shelf is out of her reach. (=beyond her reach)
- This item is not safe. Keep it out of the reach of children.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
781. Out of season (B2) (opposite: in season)
Meaning: not in a period in which fruit/ vegetables are grown and harvested
- Cabbage is out of season now.

- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
782. Out of sight (B2)
Meaning: be hidden or too far to be seen, not visible
- She waved goodbye until his car was out of sight.

- The house was out of sight behind a wall.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
783. Out of stock (C1)
Meaning: sold out, not available for sale
- The product you inquired is out of stock now. I’ll let you know when it’s back in stock.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
784. Out of time (B1)
Meaning: have no more time (to do something)
- Hurry up. We are running out of time.

- I ran out of time and I couldn’t finish the test.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
785. Out of town (B1) (opposite: in town)
Meaning: not being in the area where you live or work
- I will be out of town until next week. I’ll give you a call when I’m back.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
786. Out of the way (C1)
Meaning: far from usual places people live or visit; off the beaten track
- The hotel is amazing but a bit out of the way.

- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
787. Out of one’s way (C2)
Meaning: go out of someone’s way = make a special effort to do something
- He went out of his way to help her pay off her debts.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
788. Out of work (B1)
Meaning: not having a job, without a paid job
- He has been out of work for 5 months. I hope he’ll get a job soon.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
TO
789. To begin with (B1, B2)
Meaning: at first = at the start of a situation (B1); first/ firstly/ first of all = the first & most
important thing is (B2)
- It was easy to begin with but now it’s hard. (= At first, it was easy but now, it’s hard)
- We can't go. To begin with, it's too cold. (= Firstly/ First, it’s too cold)
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
790. To my knowledge (B1)
Meaning: from my experience & information
- He has been there several times to my knowledge.

- “Are they divorced?” “Not to my knowledge.”
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
791. To one’s surprise (A2)

- To my surprise, the plan succeeded.
- To my surprise, it turned out that I was wrong.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
792. To the contrary (C1)
Meaning: saying or showing the opposite
- He continued to drink despite advice to the contrary.

- Unless there is evidence to the contrary, we ought to believe them.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
793. To one’s dismay (C2)
Meaning: feeling unhappiness & disappointment
- She discovered, to her dismay, that her exam was a whole month earlier than she'd
expected.
- She discovered, to her dismay, that she had locked her keys inside her car.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
794. To some extent/ degree (B2) = to a certain extent
Meaning: partly but not completely
- I agree with you to some extent.

- The textile industry still relies to some extent on sweated labor.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
795. To be honest (with you) (B1)
Meaning: to tell the truth (especially when you don’t want to tell)
- To be honest, it was one of the worst books I've ever read.

- To be honest, the house is not quite our style.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
796. To the left/ right of (A2)
Meaning: next to and on the left of something
- To the left of the library is the bank.

- My office is just to the left of the main door.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
WITHOUT
797. Without (a) doubt (B2)
Meaning: used to emphasize your opinion = undoubtedly
- This is without a doubt the best noodle I’ve ever had.

- She is without a doubt the best tennis player in the country.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
798. Without make-up (A2)
Meaning: with no make-up
- She looks even more beautiful without make-up

- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
799. Without hesitation (C1)
Meaning: immediately & willingly
- Jame answered without hesitation: Yes.

- He agreed without hesitation.
- He saw someone drowning. Without hesitation, he jumped into the river.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
800. Without a second thought (C2)
Meaning: without considering you should do or not do something
- We accepted their offer without a second thought.

- She spent five hundreds dollars on that dress without a second thought.
- Your sentence:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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GIẢI THÍCH CÁC THUẬT NGỮ

ST: something (lưu ý V-ing cũng được coi là something)

one’s: someone’s (of someone)

also: cụm từ tương đồng, gần nghĩa

opposite: từ / cụm từ trái nghĩa

more common: cụm từ thông dụng hơn

stronger than: cụm từ có nghĩa mạnh hơn

etc: vân vân

Formal: dùng trong ngữ cảnh trang trọng

Informal: dùng trong ngữ cảnh thân mật, suồng sã

Adj (adjective): Tính từ

Adv (adverb): Trạng từ

V (verb): Vị ngữ (To be/ động từ / cụm động từ)

PHẦN 1: TÍNH TỪ + GIỚI TỪ (ADJ + PREP)

1. Angry about ST (A2) (*angry with SO)

2. Anxious about ST (B1) = feeling worried & nervous

3. Concerned about ST/SO (B2) = worried about

4. Curious about ST/ SO (B1)

Meaning: interested in learning about something/ someone

- Children are curious about everything around them.

5. Enthusiastic about ST (B2)

Meaning: feeling interested in and eager to participate in something

- She is very enthusiastic about the party.

6. Excited about ST (B2) = eager for ST

Meaning: feeling enthusiastic and happy about ST that’s going to happen

7. Furious about ST (B2)

Meaning: furious = very angry, extremely angry

- He was furious about their late delivery.

8. Happy about ST (B1) = happy with ST

(* “happy with” is more common) (Opposite: unhappy about)

- I’m not happy about the news.

9. Nervous about ST (B1)

Meaning: = worried about

10. Pessimistic about ST (B2) (opposite: hopeful, optimistic)

Meaning: thinking that only bad things will happen

11. Serious about ST (B1)

Meaning: not joking

- I’m serious about becoming a chef. I’ll go to a cooking school.

12. Upset about ST (B2) (*upset with SO)

Meaning: sad, worried or angry about ST

- Don’t get upset about trivial problems. (trivial = very small)

13. Worried about ST/ SO (B1)

14. Amazed at ST (B1) = extremely surprised at / very surprised at

15. Awful at ST (B1) = very bad at

16. Bad at ST (A2) = not good at

17. Brilliant at ST (B1) = very good at

18. Clever at ST (A1)

Meaning: able to learn ST quickly

- My brother is clever at dealing with business.

19. Excellent at ST (A2) = very good at

20. Good at ST (A2)

21. Hopeless at ST (B2)

Meaning: extremely bad at something, have no skill for something

Meaning: very angry with someone or something

23. Skilled at (B2) (*also: skilled in )

Meaning: have abilities / experience to do something well.

- My mother is skilled at cooking.

24. Successful at ST / V-ing (B1) (*successful in ST) (opposite: unsuccessful)