discourse (up)on (something) Thành ngữ, tục ngữ

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blow it (something)

fail at something I tried hard but I am sure that I blew the final math exam last week.

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fill (something) in

write words needed in blanks Please fill in this form and give it to the receptionist.

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get hold of (something)

get possession of When you get hold of a dictionary could you please let me see it for a few minutes.

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get (something) over with

finish, end He wants to get his exams over with so that he can begin to relax again.

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have (something) going for one

have ability, talent or good looks She has a lot going for her and I am sure that she will get the new job.

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keep (something) under one

keep something secret I plan to keep my plans to apply for a new job under my hat.

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let (something) go

pay no attention to, neglect She seems to be letting her appearance go since she lost her job.

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let (something) ride

continue without changing a situation We should forget about his recent problems at work and just let the whole matter ride.

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look (something) up

search for something in a dictionary or other book I

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play on/upon (something)

cause an effect on, influence They played on his feelings of loneliness to get him to come and buy them dinner every night.

nghị luận (lên) về (điều gì đó)

Để nói về điều gì đó dài dòng. Nếu anh ấy thảo luận về lý thuyết trừu tượng này nữa, tui sẽ ngủ quên mất .. Xem thêm: address

address (up) on

addition or article để giảng về ai đó hoặc điều gì đó. (When là trang trọng và ít được sử dụng hơn on.) Tôi muốn thảo luận về vấn đề này một lúc. Ủy ban vừa chọn thảo luận về Tom và sự thất bại mới nhất của anh ta hơn là giải quyết các vấn đề ngân sách mà nó phải đối mặt .. Xem thêm: diễn ngôn, trên. Xem thêm: