every cloud has a silver lining
Bad situations have some good aspects
Exam core B1–B2 · Trọng tâm thi B1–B2 421
The phrases and idioms that decide THPT and VSTEP levels 3–5 — learn these before test day.
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exactly the same
Common English phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
experience in something
Skill or knowledge gained from doing something
exposure to something
The state of being affected or influenced by something
fail to do something
be unable to accomplish something
fall asleep
to lose consciousness and enter a state of sleep
far from doing something
not doing something at all
far from something
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far more
much greater in amount or degree
far more important
Significantly more important or significant
far more opportunities
A significantly greater number of chances or possibilities
far too
exceedingly or unacceptably
far too much homework
An excessive amount of homework
fed up
Extremely annoyed or frustrated
figure somebody out
understand someone's character or behavior
find yourself doing something
Common English phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
for a while
Common English phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
for free
without paying any money
for instance
used to give an example
for life
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
for long
for a prolonged period
for some time
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get in
to become involved or included in something
get in touch
To contact or communicate with someone
get into something
become involved or interested in an activity
get on with somebody
to have a good relationship with someone
get over something
recover from a difficulty or emotional setback
get rid of somebody
to make someone leave or go away
get to know somebody
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get used to doing something
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get used to something
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global warming
The gradual increase in Earth's temperature due to human activity
go ahead with something
to proceed or continue with a plan or action
go down in flames
Fail completely and dramatically
go off
to happen or become successful
go on to do something
Continue to the next activity or task
go the extra mile
Do more than what is required or expected
go through something
experience or endure a difficult or unpleasant situation
go wrong
to fail or have an unfavorable outcome
growth in something
Increase or expansion in a particular area or field
had better
should do something to avoid trouble or problems
hang on
to wait or be patient for a short time
haste makes waste
Rushing leads to mistakes and loss
have no idea
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have something in common
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have something in common with somebody
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have something in common with something
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have to do with somebody
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hear of somebody
know someone exists or have knowledge of them
heart disease
Any disorder of the heart
high street
main street of a town, lined with shops and businesses
higher education
Education beyond high school, typically at a university or college
human being
A person, emphasizing their humanity
human rights
Fundamental rights and freedoms that all people are entitled to
if I were you
giving advice from the speaker's perspective
in action
Engaged in an activity or process
in addition
Also, besides what has been mentioned
in addition to somebody
Besides someone, also considering their role or contribution
in advance
Before something happens or is needed
in an attempt to do something
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