Nghĩa là gì: balsam 
balsam /'bɔ:lsəm/
balsam /'bɔ:lsəm/- danh từ
- nhựa, thơm, bôm
- cây cho nhựa thơm
- (thực vật học) cây bóng nước
- niềm an ủi
- vật làm dịu, vật có tác dụng làm khỏi (vết thương, bệnh...)
SAM Thành ngữ, tục ngữ
bitten by the same bug
by the same token
cut from the same cloth
in the same boat
just the same
on the same wavelength
one and the same
paint with the same brush
tar with the same brush
what the Sam Hill
on da same page
SAM
all the same
It's all the same to me whether he comes or not．他来不来对我都无所谓。
2．nevertheless仍然
A heavy snow was falling，but we got there in time all the same．当时正下大雪，但我们还是准时到了那里。
at the same time
I know he is untrustful，but at the same time，I must admit he is a good worker．我知道，他不可信。但是同时我必须承认他是个好工人。
Don't all speak at the same time．大家不要同时说话。
2．in spite of the fact；even though；however尽管如此；虽然；但是
It will cost a lot of money． At the same time，I think we shall need it and it will certainly be useful．这将花费好多钱，但是我认为我们需要它而且它一定会有用途的。
in the same breath
He admitted and denied his mistake in the same breath．他刚承认了错误又立即推翻了。
2．in the same class；in as high a group（usu．used in the negative）在同一等级；同一程度；相提并论
Mary is a good swimmer，but she should not be mentioned in the same breath with you．玛丽是一位很好的游泳者，但她还不能和你相提并论。
the same to you
Idiom(s): the same to youTheme: RECIPROCITY
the same comment applies to you. (Informal. This can be a polite or a rude comment.)
• BILL: Have a pleasant evening. BOB: Thank you. The same to you.
• MARY: You're the most horrible person I've ever met! JOHN: The same to you!
tarred with the same brush
Idiom(s): tarred with the same brushTheme: SIMILARITY
sharing the same characteristic(s); having the same good or bad points as someone else.
• Jack and his brother are tarred with the same brush. They're both crooks.
• The Smith children are tarred with the same brush. They're all lazy.
speak the same language
Idiom(s): speak the same languageTheme: SIMILARITY
[for people] to have similar ideas, tastes, etc.
• Jane and Jack get along very well. They really speak the same language about almost everything.
• Bob and his father didn't speak the same language when it comes to politics.
same old story
Idiom(s): same old storyTheme: NORMALITY
something that occurs or has occurred in the same way often.
• Jim's got no money. It's the same old story. He's spent it all on clothing.
• The company is getting rid of workers. It's the same old story—a shortage of orders.
same here
Idiom(s): same hereTheme: AGREEMENT
Me too!; I agree! (Informal.)
• BOB: I'll have chocolate ice cream! BILL: Same here.
• MARY: I'll vote for the best candidate. TOM: Same here!
not in the same league with
Idiom(s): not in the same league with sb or sthTheme: COMPARISON
not anywhere nearly as good as someone or something.
• John isn't in the same league with Bob and his friends.
• This house isn't in the same league with our old one.
Lightning never strikes twice in the same place
Idiom(s): Lightning never strikes twice (in the same place)Theme: CHANCE
a saying meaning that it is extremely unlikely that the same misfortune will occur again in the same set of circumstances or to the same people.
• Ever since the fire, Jean has been afraid that her house will catch fire again, but they say that lightning never strikes twice.
• Supposedly lightning never strikes twice, but the Smiths' house has been robbed twice this year.
in the same boat as
Idiom(s): in the same boat (as sb)Theme: SIMILARITY
in the same situation; having the same problem. (In can be replaced with into.)
• TOM: I'm broke. Can you lend me twenty dollars? BILL: Sorry I'm in the same boat.
• Jane and Mary are both in the same boat. They have been called for jury duty.
• I am in the same boat as Mary.
flotsam and jetsam
Idiom(s): flotsam and jetsamTheme: WORTHLESSNESS
worthless matter; worthless encumbrances. (Refers to the floating wreckage of a ship and its cargo. Fixed order.)
• His mind is burdened with the flotsam and jetsam of many years of poor instruction and lax study habits.
• Your report would be better if you could get rid of a lot of the flotsam and jetsam and clean up the grammar a bit.
cast in the same mold
Idiom(s): cast in the same moldTheme: SIMILARITY
very similar.
• The two sisters are cast in the same mold—equally mean.
• All the members of the family are cast in the same mold and they all end up in prison.
amount to the same thing
Idiom(s): amount to the same thing AND come to the same thingTheme: SAMENESS
to be the same as something.
• Borrowing can be the same as stealing. If the owner does not know what you have borrowed, it amounts to the same thing.
• Beer, wine. They come to the same thing if you drink and drive.
come to the same thing
Idiom(s): amount to the same thing AND come to the same thingTheme: SAMENESS
to be the same as something.
• Borrowing can be the same as stealing. If the owner does not know what you have borrowed, it amounts to the same thing.
• Beer, wine. They come to the same thing if you drink and drive.
Dogs of the same street bark alike.
People from the same background have the same behaviour.Lightning never strikes in the same place twice
An unusual event is not likely to occur again in exactly the same circumstances.Good Samaritan
A good Samaritan is a persoon wh helps others in need.On the same page
If people are on the same page, they have the same information and are thinking the same way.Pieces of the same cake
Pieces of the same cake are things that have the same characteristics or qualities.Read from the same page
When people are reading from the same page, they say the same things in public about an issue.Same old, same old
When nothing changes, it's the same old, same old.Sing from the same hymn sheet
If people are singing from the same hymn sheet, they are expressing the same opinions in public.Two sides of the same coin
If two things are two sides of the same coin, there is much difference between them.Uncle Sam
(USA) Uncle Sam is the government of the USA.All In The Same Boat
When everyone is facing the same challenges.move in the same circles
know the same people socially: "I'm afraid I don't know the Queen personally - we don't move in the same circles!"at the same time|same time|time
adv. phr. 1. In the same moment; together. The two runners reached the finish line at the same time.Synonym: AT ONCE, AT ONE TIME. 2. In spite of that fact; even though; however; but; nevertheless. John did pass the test; at the same time, he didn't know the subject very well.
in the same boat|boat|same boat
adv. or adj. phr. In the same trouble; in the same fix; in the same bad situation. When the town's one factory closed and hundreds of people lost their jobs, all the storekeepers were in the same boat. Dick was disappointed when Fern refused to marry him, but he knew others were in the same boat.in the same breath|breath|same breath
adv. phr. 1. At the same time; without waiting. John would complain about hard times, and in the same breath boast of his prize-winning horses. Jane said Bill was selfish, but in the same breath she said she was sorry to see him leave. 2. In the same class; in as high a group.
Usually used in the negative with "mention", "speak", or "talk". Mary is a good swimmer, but she should not be mentioned in the same breath with Joan.lightning never strikes twice in the same place|li
The same accident does not happen twice; the same person does not have the same luck again. A proverb. Billy won a pony in the contest last year, but lightning never strikes twice in the same place.of the same mind|mind
adv. phr. In agreement; in consonance. It is a good thing when father and son are of the same mind regarding business and politics.one and the same|one|the same
adj. phr. The same; identical. Erle Stanley Gardner and A.A. Fair are one and the same person. The spider lily and the Peruvian Daffodil are one and the same.open sesame|open|sesame
n. phr., literary Immediate means of entrance, or unobstructed access to something. Tom mistakenly believed that his wealth would be an open sesame to the world of creative arts.same here|here|same
informal And it is the same with me; and the same for me. Used only in speech. Mary ordered an ice cream soda, and Jill said, "Same here." Tom said he was too tired to run any further, and Bill said, "Same here."speak the same language|language|same language|spe
v. phr. To have similar feelings, thoughts, and tastes; have a mutual understanding with another person. We both love listening to Mozart. Obviously, we speak the same language.great minds run in the same channel, all
great minds run in the same channel, allIntelligent persons think alike or come up with similar ideas. For example, I see you brought your tennis racket—thank goodness for great minds. This term is often uttered (sometimes jokingly) when two persons seem to find the same answer simultaneously, and is frequently shortened. [Late 1500s]
in the same league
in the same leagueOn the same level of skill, in the same class, as in As a woodworker, Bill wishes he were in the same league as Carl, who is a master carpenter. This metaphoric expression alludes to the leagues of baseball clubs, categorized as major or minor. It is often put negatively as not in the same league, as in This restaurant is not in the same league as the French café across the street. [Early 1900s]
English Vocalbulary
An SAM idiom dictionary is a great resource for writers, students, and anyone looking to expand their vocabulary. It contains a list of words with similar meanings with SAM, allowing users to choose the best word for their specific context.
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