--- layout: default title: Thành ngữ parent: Từ vựng grand_parent: Tiếng Anh permalink: /tieng-anh/tu-vung/thanh-ngu --- # Thành ngữ * make a mountain out of a molehill: put to much focus on a minor issue * live something down: to forget about an embarrassing situation * to outdo yourself: to do better than normally * to be out of question: to be imposssible to accomplish * to be back in the saddle: to return to normal activities, especially after an illness or injury * to be a piece of cake: to be very easy * take sth with a grain/pinch of salt: to doubt the truth or value of something * stab someone in the back: betray or hurt someone who trusts you * easier said than done: not as easy as it appears to be * every cloud has a silver lining: you can find good in every bad situation * get something off your chest: To talk about something that has been bothering you for a long time; to admit something you have done wrong. * Go down in flames: To fail suddenly and spectacularly * In the nick of time: just before the last moment when something can be changed or something bad will happen * Let the cat out of the bag: to tell secret * Let the chips fall where they may: To let something happen, no matter if it's good or bad * Once in a blue moon: rarely * Sleep on it: To think about something for a while before making a decision.