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Từ vựng tiếng Anh về Cụm từ và câu nói — B1

Các cụm từ cố định và câu nói dùng để trình bày quan điểm, với các cụm như in other words, on the other hand và câu tục ngữ actions speak louder than words.

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in general
Nghĩa tiếng Việt
Nhìn chung
Định nghĩa tiếng Anh
Usually, considering the overall situation rather than specific exceptions.
Ví dụ: In general, the weather here is mild all year.
for the most part
Nghĩa tiếng Việt
Phần lớn
Định nghĩa tiếng Anh
Mostly, true in the majority of cases.
Ví dụ: For the most part, the flight was smooth.
as a rule
Nghĩa tiếng Việt
Thường thì
Định nghĩa tiếng Anh
Usually, as a general pattern that is normally true.
Ví dụ: As a rule, we close the shop at six.
on top of that
Nghĩa tiếng Việt
Hơn nữa
Định nghĩa tiếng Anh
In addition to what has already been mentioned, often something unwelcome.
Ví dụ: The flight was delayed, and on top of that, we lost our luggage.
in other words
Nghĩa tiếng Việt
Nói cách khác
Định nghĩa tiếng Anh
Used to restate something that was just said, in a simpler or clearer way.
Ví dụ: The project was cancelled — in other words, we start again from nothing.
as opposed to
Nghĩa tiếng Việt
Trái ngược với
Định nghĩa tiếng Anh
In contrast with something else, rather than that other thing.
Ví dụ: We prefer working mornings, as opposed to late evenings.
in terms of
Nghĩa tiếng Việt
Về mặt
Định nghĩa tiếng Anh
With regard to, when considering one particular aspect of something.
Ví dụ: In terms of cost, the smaller model is much cheaper.
for that matter
Nghĩa tiếng Việt
Nói thêm
Định nghĩa tiếng Anh
Used to add a related point, and by extension, something similar.
Ví dụ: I've never liked spicy food, or seafood, for that matter.
on the other hand
Nghĩa tiếng Việt
Mặt khác
Định nghĩa tiếng Anh
Used to introduce a different, often opposite, point of view.
Ví dụ: The flat is cheap; on the other hand, it's very far from work.
as far as possible
Nghĩa tiếng Việt
Tối đa (có thể)
Định nghĩa tiếng Anh
To the greatest degree that circumstances allow.
Ví dụ: We try to use recycled materials as far as possible.
actions speak louder than words
Nghĩa tiếng Việt
Làm hơn nói
Định nghĩa tiếng Anh
A traditional saying meaning that what someone actually does matters more than what they merely promise.
Ví dụ: He didn't apologise, but he helped fix everything — actions speak louder than words.
don't judge a book by its cover
Nghĩa tiếng Việt
Đừng trông mặt mà bắt hình dong
Định nghĩa tiếng Anh
A saying warning against forming an opinion about someone or something based only on appearance.
Ví dụ: He looked unfriendly at first, but don't judge a book by its cover.
when in Rome, do as the Romans do
Nghĩa tiếng Việt
Nhập gia tùy tục
Định nghĩa tiếng Anh
A saying advising that you should follow the customs of the place you are visiting.
Ví dụ: I don't usually eat with my hands, but when in Rome, do as the Romans do.
out of sight, out of mind
Nghĩa tiếng Việt
Xa mặt cách lòng
Định nghĩa tiếng Anh
A saying meaning that people or things are easily forgotten once they are no longer visible or present.
Ví dụ: He stopped thinking about the old project once it was finished — out of sight, out of mind.
where there's a will, there's a way
Nghĩa tiếng Việt
Có chí thì nên
Định nghĩa tiếng Anh
A well-known saying meaning that with enough determination, a solution can always be found.
Ví dụ: She had no money for tuition, but she found scholarships — where there's a will, there's a way.
great minds think alike
Nghĩa tiếng Việt
Người tài thường nghĩ giống nhau
Định nghĩa tiếng Anh
A saying jokingly said when two people have the same idea at the same time.
Ví dụ: We both brought the same dish to the party — great minds think alike!