word of mouth

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Chưa có nghĩa tiếng Việt.

Information or recommendations passed from person to person through conversation rather than through written or formal means.

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work against the clock

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Chưa có nghĩa tiếng Việt.

To work very quickly because there is a limited amount of time to complete something.

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work like a dog

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Chưa có nghĩa tiếng Việt.

to work very hard for a long time

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work put paid to

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Chưa có nghĩa tiếng Việt.

Stopped someone from doing something that they were planning to do.

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works like magic

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Chưa có nghĩa tiếng Việt.

works immediately and very well indeed

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works/goes/runs like a dream

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Chưa có nghĩa tiếng Việt.

To function, operate, or proceed extremely well, smoothly, or successfully.

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worship at the altar of

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Chưa có nghĩa tiếng Việt.

to admire or value one thing above everything else

Source: tema4p/english-vocabulary

would go places

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Chưa có nghĩa tiếng Việt.

would be successful; is likely to achieve great things or advance in life or career

Source: tema4p/english-vocabulary

would sell one's own grandmother

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Chưa có nghĩa tiếng Việt.

Someone will do anything for money, even hurt their family.

Source: tema4p/english-vocabulary

wouldn't be seen dead

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Chưa có nghĩa tiếng Việt.

would never do something (because you dislike it very much or think it is not appropriate)

Source: tema4p/english-vocabulary

wouldn't give sth house room

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Chưa có nghĩa tiếng Việt.

To dislike something so much you would not allow it in your home.

Source: tema4p/english-vocabulary

wouldn't go amiss

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Chưa có nghĩa tiếng Việt.

Would be very useful or welcome; something that is needed or would improve the situation.

Source: tema4p/english-vocabulary

wouldn't hurt a fly

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Chưa có nghĩa tiếng Việt.

is totally harmless and would never hurt anyone

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wouldn't touch it with a barge pole

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Chưa có nghĩa tiếng Việt.

would never consider or get involved with something

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wouldn’t dream of

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Chưa có nghĩa tiếng Việt.

would never do something because we think it is wrong

Source: tema4p/english-vocabulary

You can say that again!

N/A

Chưa có nghĩa tiếng Việt.

Used to express strong agreement with what someone has just said.

Source: tema4p/english-vocabulary

you can’t have your cake and eat it / you want to have your cake and eat it

N/A

Chưa có nghĩa tiếng Việt.

Two good things are impossible to do or have at the same time; you can't enjoy both benefits without giving up one.

Source: tema4p/english-vocabulary

You could’ve fooled me!

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Chưa có nghĩa tiếng Việt.

You do not believe what someone says about something that you saw or experienced yourself.

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You haven’t lived!

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Chưa có nghĩa tiếng Việt.

Used humorously to say that someone has not experienced something enjoyable or exciting, and they should try it.

Source: tema4p/english-vocabulary

You name it.

N/A

Chưa có nghĩa tiếng Việt.

Used to indicate that anything you can think of or mention is included; whatever you say or choose.

Source: tema4p/english-vocabulary