giá bao gồm hai bữa ăn
a rate that includes two meals
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Sayings you’ll hear in the South — distinctly Southern usage first, then nationwide staples.
a rate that includes two meals
Merry Christmas
Expletive, used to add emphasis.
to follow whichever way the wind is blowing
continuous difficulties and disaster
soft or hard sleeper berth
to put a lot of effort into hiding something bad
sticky notes
in black and white
to take out one's anger on someone who was not at fault
Hatred is as blind as love.
use a sledgehammer to crack a nut
laundry basket
like two peas in a pod
to give up halfway through a task; (of love) to be unfinished
initialism of giao thông vận tải (“traffic and transport”)
working girl; female prostitute; literally "flower-selling girl"
To carry the team — doing everyone’s share while teammates spectate.
to administer an epidural; epidural anesthesia
Bring it on.
Achilles heel; weakness
a situation where a couple reunites after their break-up or divorce
separate the wheat from the chaff
Big bear — an extra-sized (or extra-beloved) boyfriend/girlfriend; “gấu” is the classic slang for one’s S.O.
to treat somebody, especially a superior, overly casually due to familiarity
You take on the character of the company you keep — bad company corrupts, good company uplifts.
to have one foot in the grave; to be dying; to be close to death
Close to the English saying: “Hoist with his own petard.”.
to pass the buck; to weasel out; to slander
easily irritable
to order food and drinks
the older a person is, the wiser they are; a person is more and more experienced as they age
to hand or entrust one's treasure to a feigning baddie
two empty hands
women are typically loud, talkative, prone to nagging and gossiping
dangerous place that is difficult to access and full of obstacles
Close to the English saying: “Misery loves company.”.
misfortunes never come singly; it never rains but it pours
personal trainer
gym instructor; personal trainer
why the hell; why in the world; why in God's name
To wait passively for good fortune instead of working for it.
To eagerly lurk for gossip and drama — front-row seat, popcorn ready.
What’s today’s date?
What day of the week is it today?
What a lovely day!
indicating the action one's about to state is not necessary: no use
that will be explained in more detail later
to jerk the chin so as to signal an occurrence or command, otherwise to display arrogance
the later generations are very capable; never underestimate someone younger than you
a rule which dictates that black side goes first
See you tomorrow.
see you later; see you
See you soon.
Beyond words; nothing left to add — so complete (good or absurd) that even the dipping sauce ran out.
there's no cure
security alarm; burglar alarm
intercom system
central heating system
charming beauty who makes men fall and leads to disasters (such as a loss of wealth or reputation, or a toppled nation); dangerous woman; femme fatale