Unit 8

1. Put
- put in an appearance : be present somewhere for a short time
- put it differently/another way : describe, express, explain sth in a different way
- put paid to : stop, ruin, spoil
- not to put too fine a point on it : speaking plainly and honestly
- put into effect/force : pass a law
- to put it mildly : used for saying sth is much more extreme than your words suggest
- put sb/sth right/straight : correct an error/sb’s mistake or misunderstanding
- put sb in their (proper) place : tell sb that they are less important than they thought
- put sb under great/a lot of stress : give sb lots of anxiety
- put sb at their ease : make sb feel comfortable
- put sb on their guard : warn sb about an attack, surprise, mistake
- put sb/sth first : give priority to sb/sth
- put sb/sth to shame : be superior to sb/sth
- put one’s foot down : be very firm in opposing sth
- put a foot wrong : make a mistake
- put a (great) strain on : cause stress/difficulties
- put pressure on sb : force sb to do sth
- put an end to sth : cause sth to stop
- to put it simply / simply put : express sth in a simple way
- put sb on trial : try sb in a law court
- put sb to death : execute sb
- put one’s back into sth : work very hard at sth
2. On
- on the understanding that : on condition that
- on the off-chance that : with a slight possibility that
- on/under penalty/pain of : with the threat of a punishment if sb doesn’t obey
- on sb’s terms : with conditions that sb decides
- on the grounds that : for the reason that
- on the part of sb/on sb’s part : made/done by sb
- on/upon receipt of : when receiving sth
- on behalf of sb/on sb’s behalf : as a representative of sb; in order to help sb
- on one’s own initiative : without being told what to do
- on second thoughts : change opinion after considering sth again
3. Collocations
- overall + control/idea/picture
- total + disregard/proceeds
- unanimous + decision/verdict/vote
- undivided + attention/loyalty
- mass + media/production
- extensive + coverage/damage
- practical + solution/tips
- indelible + ink/pencil
- continued + opposition/failure
- heated + argument/discussion/debate
- burning + issues/desire/hatred
4. Crime and Punishment
- put the finger on sb : accuse sb
- make off with sth : steal and hurry away with sth
- get away with sth : go unpunished for sth
- make one’s getaway : escape safely after a crime
- plead one’s case : present one’s side of the story
- have a guilty conscience : be troubled by guilty feelings
- sit in judgement on/of sb : judge sb’s behavior when having no right to
- try sb in their absence : judge sb who isn’t there to defend himself
- tip the scales for/against sb/sth : be the deciding factor for/against sb/sth
- the jury’s still out (on) : a final decision hasn’t been made yet
- bring sb to trial : make sb appear in court
- be entitled to a lawyer : have the opportunity to hire a lawyer
- stand trial for sth : be put on trial in a law court
5. Time 1
- bide one’s time : wait patiently for a good opportunity
- be pressed for time : be short of time
- play for time : try to gain extra time
- make time for sb/to V : arrange/find free time to do sth you should do
- time drags/flies : time passes slowly/quickly
- kill time : try to pass time quickly
- have an easy time of it : lead a comfortable life
- only time will tell : the truth will only be known in the future
- be a sign of the times : be sth typical of the (bad) way things are now
- keep up/move with the times : keep up with modern ideas
- at times : sometimes
- at the time : during that period
- at one time : in the past
- in no time : very quickly
- in my time : when I was younger
- before my time : before the time I remember / was born
- for some time : for a fairly long time
- for the time being : for a short period from now
- it’s about time : sth should have already happened
- from time to time = every now and then : sometimes but not regularly
- up-to-the-minute : most modern or recent
- a lean period : a time without work or money
- early/late in the season : not high in season
- at the turn of the century : as a century ends and a new one begins
- in the long term/run : at a time that is far away in the future
- on the spur of the moment : on impulse, without thinking
- at a moment’s notice : without warning or time for preparation
- call it a day/night : stop work
- a night on the town : a night spent to go to various places and enjoy entertainment
- have the time of one’s life : enjoy one’s self
- time and a half : one and a half times the usual pay rate
6. Related Words 1
- Dislike : + take an instant dislike to
+ have an intense/strong dislike of/for
+ we all have our likes and dislikes
+ show a dislike of/for
+ active/cordial/hearty/strong/violent dislike
- Scorn : + hide/conceal one’s scorn for
+ dismiss a suggestion with scorn
+ scorn sb’s invitation/advice/offer
+ pour/heap scorn on
- Contempt : + have nothing but contempt for
+ show contempt for
+ beneath contempt
+ treat with contempt
+ contempt of court : the act of not showing respect for a court
+ hold sb in contempt : accuse sb of disrespect for a court
- Denial : + repeated denial of sth
+ the denial of basic human rights
+ issue a denial that : deny sth
+ outright/flat/strong/unqualified denial
- Animosity : + deep-rooted animosity towards
+ disguise one’s personal animosity
+ arouse/stir up old animosities
+ feel no animosity towards
- Opposition : + express/voice one’s opposition
+ in opposition to
+ meet with opposition (equal to but not be replaced by “be met”)
+ determined/stiff/strong/fierce/unbending/unyielding/vehement opposition
- Disgust : + in disgust
+ hide one’s disgust at/with sth; for sb
+ be filled with disgust
 + to one’s disgust
- Objection : + raise an objection
+ have no objection to
+ raise one objection after another
+ lodge one’s/an objection/complaint : make an official…
+ deal with/meet/overrule/sustain/withdraw an objection
+ serious/strenuous/strong/violent/vociferous/valid objection
- Derision : + be met/greeted with (hoots/howls of) derision
+ object of derision : sb/sth silly and not worth considering seriously
7. Related Words 2
- creep : move slowly, quietly and carefully to avoid being seen or heard
- tiptoe : walk on toes to avoid making a noise
- trudge : walk slowly with heavy steps over a difficult surface or while being tired
- plod : walk slowly with heavy steps due to tiredness
- pace : walk back and front as you are worried or nervous
- crawl : move forwards on your hands and knees or with your body close to the ground
- stagger : walk with unsteady steps as if you’re to fall
- shuffle : walk by pulling feet slowly along the ground rather than lifting them
- limp : walk slowly and with difficulties due to injury or a painful leg
- hobble : walk with difficulty due to an injured or painful leg
- totter : walk with weak unsteady steps as you’re drunk or ill
- stroll : walk slowly and relaxedly for pleasure
- skip : move lightly and quickly making little jump with each step
- stride : walk quickly with long steps in a direction
- stumble : step awkwardly while walking or running and fall
→ + make one’s flesh creep/crawl : make sb worried or frightened
+ keep up the pace
+ at a snail’s pace : very slowly
+ set one’s own pace : do things in a way that is suitable for you
+ a staggering amount of money
+ skip a meal : (literal meaning)
+ sb’s heart skips a beat : sb has a sudden feeling of fear, excitement,…
+ get into one’s stride : begin to do sth more confidently and effectively
+ take sth in one’s stride : deal with sth calmly without being influenced too much
+ stumble through/upon sth : discover unexpectedly
8. Time 2
- in the good old days : wonderful past times
- in this day and age : in these modern times
- have seen better days : be in a worse state than before
- burn the midnight oil : study/work until late at night
- in the dead of night : in the quietest part of the night
- a night owl : sb who stays up late regularly
- put/turn the clock back : return to an earlier age
- on the stroke of : at exactly
- have a minute to call one’s own : have any time for one’s self
- in the small hours : after midnight
9. Others
- plead with sb (not) to V : van xin ai (đừng) làm gì
- excuse sb from Ving : allow sb to leave
- bring sth to light : make sth known publicly
- bring sb to book (for sth) : punish and force sb to explain what they have done
- provide for sb : give sb things they need
- get to do sth : have the opportunity to do sth
- be entitled to sth : have the right to do sth
- display case : a case for used to display sth
- drag one’s feet : do sth or make a decision very slowly
- not know where to put one’s self : feel very embarrassed
- play about with sth : treat sth carelessly
- stand for sth : be a candidate in an election
- express one’s regret about/for : regret sth/Ving
- express one’s gratitude for : bày tỏ lòng biết ơn
- breathe/give a sigh of relief : thở phào nhẹ nhõm
- warn sb against Ving : cảnh báo ai về cái gì
- start from scratch : do sth again
- game of chance : game involving only luck
- for the most part : mostly
- play a part in st/Ving : help to achieve sth
- a force to be reckoned with : sb powerful and having lots of influence
- from force of habit : as a habit
- keep sb on the straight and narrow : make sb behave honestly and morally
- keep a straight face : help laughing
- put on airs : behave in a way of showing that you think you are important
- hold one’s own : remain in a strong position in a competition
- get one’s own back on sb : revenge sb
- commit sth to memory : remember sth
- sit the exam : take the exam
- be murder on sth : be harmful or painful for sth
- get away with murder : do whatever you want without being punished
- tip over : fall over onto one side
- have many irons in the fire : be involved in many job at the same time
- press charges against sb : accuse sb formally of a crime to bring them to trial
- pour cold water on sth : criticize sb’s opinions or ideas
- a stroke of genius : sth happening suddenly due to intelligence
- second to none : better than all others
- second nature : sth you do naturally as you have done it so many times
- play along with sb : pretend to agree with sb
- raise the roof : make lots of noise in a building
- the finger of suspicion points at sb : sb is suspected of being responsible for sth
- close inspection : a detailed look at sth
- actions speak louder than words : what you do is more important than what you say
- speak one’s mind : express one’s opinion
- take the initiative : be the first to do or deal with sth
- take sides with sb : support sb against another
- see sb’s point : understand sb’s point of view
- not give sb the time of day : refuse to speak to sb due to dislike/disrespect