be in touch
Common English phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
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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be known as somebody
Have a particular reputation or name
be known to do something
have a reputation for doing something
be made up of something
Consist or be composed of something
be supposed to be something
Common English phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
be supposed to do something
Common English phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
be surrounded by somebody
To be accompanied or encircled by someone
be to blame
Common English phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
be to blame for something
Common English phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
be to do with somebody
Common English phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
benefit from something
To gain an advantage or profit from a situation
better late than never
Traditional English proverbial phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
blood is thicker than water
Family ties are stronger than any other relationship
both sides
Parties involved in a conflict or negotiation
both sides of the argument
All aspects or viewpoints of a debate or discussion
bound to be something
Certain to be something
bound to do something
certain or likely to do something
break up
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
break up with somebody
End a romantic relationship with someone
bring somebody up
raise and care for a child
by now
at the present time, considering what has happened before
call for something
to demand or request something
can't afford something
lacks the financial resources to buy or do something
can't afford to do something
lack the financial means to do something
care for somebody
To look after and provide for someone's needs
case study
A detailed analysis of a person, situation, or event
caused by something
Common English phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
check somebody out
Investigate or observe someone to learn more about them
choose to do something
Decide to perform an action
clean something up
make something tidy or organized
clean up
to make something clean and tidy
click on something
to select or activate something on a computer screen
come across somebody
Meet or encounter someone by chance
come true
Happen or become real as expected or desired
come up with something
Common English phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
compared with something
Considered in relation to something else
concentrate on something
Focus one's attention or effort on something
concerned about something
Worried or anxious about a particular issue
concerned with something
Involved or interested in something
confidence in somebody
Faith in someone's abilities or character
consist of somebody
to be made up of someone
contribute to something
Help or add to something
control over somebody
Power or influence to direct someone's actions
cope with something
Deal successfully with a difficult situation
curiosity killed the cat
Excessive curiosity can lead to trouble or danger
decide on something
Common English phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
decline in something
become less in amount or degree
dependent on somebody
needing someone's help or support
depending on
contingent on something
developing countries
nations with lower economic output and standards of living
devil's advocate
Someone who argues against an idea to test its validity
draw attention to somebody
Common English phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
due to somebody
caused by someone's action or decision
easier said than done
Plans are simpler to propose than to execute
economic growth
An increase in a country's production of goods and services
engage in something
participate or take part in an activity
engaged in something
involved or participating in an activity
even if
despite a possibility that
even though
Despite something being true
ever since(…)
from a particular time in the past until now