idioms
Friday, April 3, 2009 3:11:07 PM
A know-it-all: Someone who acts as if s/he knows everything, as if no one can tell her/him anything that s/he doesn't know. => "Ngài Biết tuốt"
"Don't try to make any suggestion to Bob. He's a know-it-all and won't pay attention to anything you say."
Keep/stay in touch: (with someone) remain informed (about someone)/ in contact (with someone) by writing, calling, sending e-mail, etc. on a regular basis.
"I haven't seen Frank for two or three years but we keep (stay) in touch by e-mail."
keep one's fingers crossed: Hope for the best
A: "How did you do on the test?".
B: "I think I passed, but I won't know until tomorrow. I'm keeping my fingers crossed!"
"Don't try to make any suggestion to Bob. He's a know-it-all and won't pay attention to anything you say."
Keep/stay in touch: (with someone) remain informed (about someone)/ in contact (with someone) by writing, calling, sending e-mail, etc. on a regular basis.
"I haven't seen Frank for two or three years but we keep (stay) in touch by e-mail."
keep one's fingers crossed: Hope for the best
A: "How did you do on the test?".
B: "I think I passed, but I won't know until tomorrow. I'm keeping my fingers crossed!"













Ielts Groupielts2009 # Saturday, April 4, 2009 4:28:08 AM