thật 
TRUE like: wahr → →
die Währung ☊ 
tiền tệ, đơn vị tiền tệ ☊ 
☊ wahr ☊ sự thật ☊ ☊ während ☊ trong khi ☊ ☊ aufbewahren ☊ bảo quản, giữ ☊ ☊ wahrnehmen ☊ Đánh giá ☊ ☊ wahrscheinlich ☊ có khă năng ☊ ☊ die Wahrscheinlichkeit ☊ xác suất ☊ ☊ eine Strafe zur Bewährung aussetzen ☊ cho hưởng án treo ☊ ☊ auf Bewährung verurteilt ☊ bị tuyên án treo ☊ ☊ wahrsagen ☊ xem bói toán, tiên đoán ☊ ☊ Währung ☊ 货币 ☊ huòbì wahr ☊ 真的 ☊ zhēn de während ☊ 在 期间 ☊ zài...qījiān aufbewahren ☊ 保存 ☊ bǎo cún wahrnehmen ☊ 观察 ☊ guān chá wahrscheinlich ☊ 也许 ☊ yě xǔ Wahrscheinlichkeit ☊ 可能性 ☊ kěnéngxìng eine Strafe zur Bewährung aussetzen ☊ 把一项刑罚改为缓刑 ☊ bǎ yī xiàng xíngfá gǎiwéi huǎnxíng auf Bewährung verurteilt ☊ 宣判缓刑 ☊ xuānpàn huǎnxíng wahrsagen ☊ 占卜 ☊ zhānbǔ Das ist wahr, aber es gibt keinen Speck. ☊ Đúng vậy, nhưng không có thịt hun khói. ☊ (Lektion 9, Nr. 83) Es regnet wie während des Monsuns. ☊ Trời mưa như trong trận gió mùa. ☊ (Lektion 39, Nr. 559) Ich merkte, was wahre Liebe ist. ☊ Tôi thấy đó mới là tình yêu thực sự. ☊ (Lektion 41, Nr. 591) Während Tri eine Blüte fotografiert, wird er von einem Insekt am Auge gestochen. ☊ Trong khí Trí đang chụp ảnh một bông hoa, anh đã bị một con côn trùng đốt vào mắt. ☊ (Lektion 53, Nr. 743) Während der langen Fahrt erzählt Tri von seinem abenteuerlichsten Urlaub. ☊ Trong suốt chuyến đi dài Trí kể về chuyến đi nghỉ đầy mạo hiểm của anh. ☊ (Lektion 56, Nr. 791) Während Tri Eis kauft, wartet Trang bei den Giraffen. ☊ Trong khi Trí đi mua kem, Trang đợi ở chỗ những con hươu cao cổ. ☊ (Lektion 65, Nr. 927) Während seiner Abwesenheit hat er Trang sein Auto zur Verfügung gestellt. ☊ Trong khi vắng mặt anh đã đưa xe ô tô của mình cho Trang sử dụng. ☊ (Lektion 68, Nr. 965) Kreative Darbietungen während der abendlichen Feier sollten mit dem Hochzeitsplaner abgesprochen werden. ☊ Những tiết mục sáng tạo trong bữa tiệc tối, các bạn nên thông báo với người lập kế hoạch cho lễ cưới. ☊ (Lektion 75, Nr. 1077) Bei Zahlung innerhalb von 14 Tagen gewähren wir Ihnen 2% Skonto. ☊ Nếu thanh toán trong vòng 14 ngày chúng tôi sẽ khuyến mại 2% cho quý khách. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1574) Gewähren Sie Mengenrabatt? ☊ Qúy vị có giảm giá cho số lượng lớn không? ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1579) Wenn Sie sich für die Kultur und die Sprache Chinas interessieren, bieten wir Ihnen die Gelegenheit das anzuwenden, was Sie während Ihres Studiums gelernt haben. ☊ Nếu anh / chị có quan tâm đến văn hóa và tiếng Trung Quốc, thì chúng tôi tạo cơ hội cho anh / chị áp dụng các kiến thức mà anh / chị đã học. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1745) Während des Praktikums habe ich viel Neues gelernt. ☊ Trong thời gian thực tập tôi đã học được nhiều điều mới. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1755) Was haben Sie während dieses Praktikums gelernt? ☊ Anh / Chị đã học được gì trong khóa thực tập? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1871) Während meines Studiums habe ich mich bei einer Umweltorganisation engagiert. Ich war oft für diese Organisation unterwegs. So hat sich mein Studium in die Länge gezogen. ☊ Trong thời gian học đại học tôi đã tham gia vào một tổ chức môi trường. Tôi thường đi nhiều nơi cho tổ chức này. Vì vậy việc học tập của tôi bị kéo dài. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1878) Während des Praktikums habe ich gelernt meine Arbeit gut zu strukturieren und selbständig zu Ende zu bringen. ☊ Trong khóa thực tập tôi đã học được cách tổ chức công việc hiệu quả và tự kết thúc công việc độc lập. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1879) Während ich arbeitslos war, habe ich mich beruflich weitergebildet. ☊ Trong thời gian thất nghiệp tôi đã học thêm ngành chuyên môn. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1903) Französisch habe ich während meines Studiums in Paris gelernt. ☊ Tôi đã học tiếng Pháp trong thời gian học đại học ở Paris. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1914) Während ich in China gearbeitet habe, habe ich gelernt jeder Kultur aufgeschlossen zu begegnen. ☊ Khi làm việc ở Trung Quốc, tôi đã học được cách cởi mở đối với mỗi nền văn hóa. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1916) accept sth as sth: Can we accept his account as the true version? ☊ accept ☊
Are you prepared to acknowledge your responsibility? ☊ acknowledge ☊
acknowledge sth to be, have, etc. sth: It is generally acknowledged to be true. ☊ acknowledge ☊
an active volcano (= likely to erupt ) ☊ active ☊
She stubbornly refuses to admit the truth. ☊ admit ☊
It'll probably take ages to find a parking space. ☊ age ☊
If you're going to rent out your house while you're abroad, you'll need someone to act as your agent here. ☊ agent ☊
That's amazing, isn't it? ☊ amazing ☊
it amuses sb to do sth: It amused him to think that they were probably talking about him at that very moment. ☊ amuse ☊
He answered as truthfully as he could. ☊ answer ☊
appeal to sb to do sth: The police made an appeal to the public to remain calm. ☊ appeal ☊
It appears unlikely that interest rates will fall further. ☊ appear ☊
When she lost all her money, she was determined to keep up appearances (= hide the true situation and pretend that everything was going well). ☊ appearance ☊
arrange with sb (about sth): I've arranged with the neighbours about feeding the cat while we are away. ☊ arrange ☊
to arrive at the truth ☊ arrive at sth ☊
Whoever made this cake is a real artist. ☊ artist ☊
He was a true artiste: sensitive, dramatic and tragic. ☊ artist ☊
She was awake (= not unconscious) during the operation on her leg. ☊ awake ☊
It's awful, isn't it? ☊ awful ☊
She is so bad at keeping secrets. ☊ bad ☊
ban sb from doing sth: She's been banned from leaving Greece while the allegations are investigated. ☊ ban ☊
The old theatre was pulled down, wasn't it? ☊ be ☊
It was some time before I realized the truth. ☊ before ☊
He behaved like a true gentleman. ☊ behave ☊
behave yourself: I want you to behave yourselves while I'm away. ☊ behave ☊
Where do these plates belong (= where are they kept)? ☊ belong ☊
It doesn't take much brain to work out that both stories can't be true. ☊ brain ☊
a device to measure brain activity during sleep ☊ brain ☊
Burglars had broken in while we were away. ☊ break in ☊
Were there any calls for me while I was out? ☊ call ☊
It is important to keep calm in an emergency. ☊ calm ☊
Who's taking care of the children while you're away? ☊ take care of sb/sth/yourself ☊
Carry on with your work while I'm away. ☊ carry on (with sth), carry sth on ☊
You probably won't need to call—but take my number, just in case. ☊ (just) in case (...) ☊
In case (= if it is true that) you're wondering why Jo's here—let me explain... ☊ (just) in case (...) ☊
There was discussion about the fire and its likely cause. ☊ cause ☊
The prisoners were kept in chains (= with chains around their arms and legs, to prevent them from escaping). ☊ chain ☊
She never discovered the true circumstances of her birth. ☊ circumstance ☊
She works hard in class (= during the class). ☊ class ☊
Oh, come on—you know that isn't true! ☊ come on ☊
Please make yourself comfortable while I get some coffee. ☊ comfortable ☊
The book is primarily concerned with Soviet-American relations during the Cold War. ☊ concern ☊
While girls lack confidence, boys often overestimate their abilities. ☊ confidence ☊
Here's my contact number (= temporary telephone number) while I'm away. ☊ contact ☊
While the pasta is cooking, prepare the sauce. ☊ cook ☊
Keep cool! ☊ cool ☊
Let's sit in the shade and keep cool. ☊ cool ☊
He's a bad credit risk (= he is unlikely to pay the money later). ☊ credit ☊
The allegations are likely to damage his political career. ☊ damage ☊
As athletes prepare for the Olympics, sporting organizations are looking for big sponsorship deals to pay for the trip to Sydney. ☊ deal ☊
She couldn't decide whether he was telling the truth or not. ☊ decide ☊
They'll probably ask you to leave a deposit. ☊ deposit ☊
school dinners (= meals provided at school in the middle of the day) ☊ dinner ☊
Letting her organize the party is a recipe for disaster (= something that is likely to go badly wrong). ☊ disaster ☊
to get/give/offer a discount ☊ discount ☊
If I win, it will be a dream come true. ☊ dream ☊
During the drought the river dried up. ☊ dry up ☊
during the 1990s ☊ during ☊
Please remain seated during the performance. ☊ during ☊
I only saw her once during my stay in Rome. ☊ during ☊
I broke the vase while I was dusting. ☊ dust ☊
The truth of this statement has been effectively demonstrated in Chapter 1. ☊ effectively ☊
We need to preserve the element of surprise. ☊ element ☊
There appears to be an element of truth in his story. ☊ element ☊
The report is likely to prove highly embarrassing to the government. ☊ embarrassing ☊
The rules are there to ensure everyone's safety and enjoyment. ☊ enjoyment ☊
This achievement is unlikely ever to be equalled. ☊ equal ☊
Send €20 or the equivalent in your own currency. ☊ equivalent ☊
The museum is closed while essential repairs are being carried out. ☊ essential ☊
On the evidence of their recent matches, it is unlikely the Spanish team will win the cup. ☊ evidence ☊
exchange A for B: You can exchange your currency for dollars in the hotel. ☊ exchange ☊
He gained valuable experience whilst working on the project. ☊ experience ☊
The most likely explanation is that his plane was delayed. ☊ explanation ☊
My job as a journalist is to expose the truth. ☊ expose ☊
He's been granted an extension of the contract for another year. ☊ extension ☊
She was exaggerating the true extent of the problem. ☊ extent ☊
To some extent what she argues is true. ☊ to... extent ☊
While I was saving I had no money for little extras or luxuries. ☊ extra ☊
We've asked the neighbours to keep an eye on the house for us while we are away. ☊ keep an eye on sb/sth ☊
It's not always easy to face the truth. ☊ face ☊
The report is based on hard facts (= information that can be proved to be true). ☊ fact ☊
It's about time you learnt to face (the) facts (= accepted the truth about the situation). ☊ fact ☊
A whale is a fish. True or false? ☊ FALSE ☊
fear to do sth: She feared to tell him the truth. ☊ fear ☊
It feels like rain (= seems likely to rain). ☊ feel ☊
a female preserve (= sth that only women do) ☊ female ☊
The question of the peace settlement is likely to figure prominently in the talks. ☊ figure ☊
I'll give you covering fire while you try to escape. ☊ fire ☊
I took her classes for her while she was sick. ☊ for ☊
I'd never forgive myself if she heard the truth from someone else. ☊ forgive ☊
The winds are likely to get fresher towards the end of the day. ☊ fresh ☊
friendships formed while she was at college ☊ friendship ☊
She saved him from drowning. ☊ from ☊
A full refund will be given if the item is faulty. ☊ full ☊
the International Monetary Fund ☊ fund ☊
Nothing could be further from the truth. ☊ further ☊
gather sth together/up: I waited while he gathered up his papers. ☊ gather ☊
'You miss them, don't you?' he asked gently. ☊ gently ☊
We got through a fortune while we were in New York! ☊ get through sth ☊
The Republican candidate stands a good chance of getting in. ☊ get in, get into sth ☊
give sb sth: The judge gave him a nine-month suspended sentence. ☊ give ☊
Half an hour went past while we were sitting there. ☊ go ☊
It's probably good for you to get some criticism now and then. ☊ good ☊
grant sb sth: I was granted permission to visit the palace. ☊ grant ☊
The bank finally granted me a £500 loan. ☊ grant ☊
grant sth to sb/sth: The bank finally granted a £500 loan to me. ☊ grant ☊
These lands had been granted to the family in perpetuity. ☊ grant ☊
We provide a 5-year guarantee against rust. ☊ guarantee ☊
One of the men kept guard, while the other broke into the house. ☊ guard ☊
Give me your hand (= hold my hand) while we cross the road. ☊ hand ☊
to find true happiness ☊ happiness ☊
You are hard to please, aren't you? ☊ hard ☊
I had a cigarette while I was waiting. ☊ have ☊
He's gone home, hasn't he? ☊ have ☊
He went through hell during the trial. ☊ hell ☊
The true consequences will only be known several years hence. ☊ ... days, weeks, etc. hence ☊
She stood there, hesitating over whether or not to tell him the truth. ☊ hesitate ☊
I have never tried to hide the truth about my past. ☊ hide ☊
It is highly unlikely that she'll be late. ☊ highly ☊
a holiday job (= done by students during the school holidays) ☊ holiday ☊
We haven't found a home for all our books yet (= a place where they can be kept). ☊ home ☊
It's hot today, isn't it? ☊ hot ☊
I use the Internet at work, during my lunch hour. ☊ hour ☊
increase with sth: Disability increases with age (= the older sb is, the more likely they are to be disabled). ☊ increase ☊
influence (with sb): She could probably exert her influence with the manager and get you a job. ☊ influence ☊
+ speech: 'It's true,' she insisted. ☊ insist ☊
Keep your passport in a safe place. ☊ keep ☊
key (to doing sth): The driver of the car probably holds the key to solving the crime. ☊ key ☊
During the war their lands were occupied by the enemy. ☊ land ☊
last (out) sth: Doctors say that she probably won't last out the night (= she will probably die before the morning). ☊ last ☊
I realized the truth too late. ☊ too late ☊
The driver was more than three times over the legal limit (= the amount of alcohol you are allowed to have in your body when you are driving). ☊ legal ☊
He met a lot of interesting people during his life as a student. ☊ life ☊
They were very happy throughout their married life. ☊ life ☊
You are probably well enough to take a little light exercise. ☊ light ☊
the most likely outcome ☊ likely ☊
likely (to do sth): Tickets are likely to be expensive. ☊ likely ☊
likely (that...): It's more than likely that the thieves don't know how much it is worth. ☊ likely ☊
They might refuse to let us do it, but it's hardly likely. ☊ likely ☊
Where do these plates live (= where are they usually kept)? ☊ live ☊
Who's going to look after the children while you're away? ☊ look after yourself/sb/sth ☊
I'm looking after his affairs while he's in hospital. ☊ look after yourself/sb/sth ☊
lose sth (on sth/by doing sth): You have nothing to lose by telling the truth. ☊ lose ☊
You've got yourself into a lovely mess, haven't you? ☊ lovely ☊
You stay there with the luggage while I find a cab. ☊ luggage ☊
to maintain prices (= prevent them falling or rising) ☊ maintain ☊
maintain sth: She has always maintained her innocence. ☊ maintain ☊
make sb/sth + noun: He makes King Lear a truly tragic figure. ☊ make ☊
Many jobs in manufacturing were lost during the recession. ☊ manufacturing ☊
That may or may not be true. ☊ may ☊
See what I mean (= I was right and this proves it, doesn't it)? She never agrees to anything I suggest. ☊ mean ☊
He might say that now (= it is true that he does), but he can soon change his mind. ☊ might ☊
He wouldn't have minded so much if she'd told him the truth. ☊ mind ☊
Please make sure all mobile phones are switched off during the performance. ☊ mobile phone ☊
They lived in Toronto during their first few months of marriage. ☊ month ☊
She observed the gentle movement of his chest as he breathed. ☊ movement ☊
'He probably won't show up.' 'Don't be so negative.' ☊ negative ☊
new to sb: Our system is probably new to you. ☊ new ☊
None but he knew the truth. ☊ none but ☊
We are open during normal office hours. ☊ normal ☊
It's cold, isn't it? ☊ not ☊
I don't know if he's telling the truth or not. ☊ not ☊
A peace settlement is nowhere in sight (= is not likely in the near future). ☊ nowhere to be found/seen, nowhere in sight ☊
She has outstanding powers of observation (= the ability to notice things around her). ☊ observation ☊
order (sth) (for sb): Will you order for me while I make a phone call? ☊ order ☊
Send out the photocopies and keep the original. ☊ original ☊
I went swimming while the others played tennis. ☊ other ☊
We'll get the truth out of her. ☊ out ☊
it pays sb to do sth: It would probably pay you to hire an accountant. ☊ pay ☊
A UN force has been sent to keep the peace (= to prevent people from fighting). ☊ peace ☊
Please refrain from talking during the performance. ☊ performance ☊
He maintained order by sheer force of personality. ☊ personality ☊
There are likely to be tensions and personality clashes in any social group. ☊ personality ☊
a photo album (= a book for keeping your photos in) ☊ photo ☊
plan (for sth): Both sides agreed to a detailed plan for keeping the peace. ☊ plan ☊
It just isn't true. That's the whole point (= the only important fact). ☊ point ☊
Frost is possible, although unlikely, at this time of year. ☊ possible ☊
Her presence during the crisis had a calming effect. ☊ presence ☊
He was anxious to preserve his reputation. ☊ preserve ☊
She managed to preserve her sense of humour under very trying circumstances. ☊ preserve ☊
The society was set up to preserve endangered species from extinction. ☊ preserve ☊
The pound came under pressure from foreign currencies today, increasing the chances of a rise in interest rates. ☊ under pressure ☊
the probable cause/explanation/outcome ☊ probable ☊
highly/quite/most probable ☊ probable ☊
It is probable that the disease has a genetic element. ☊ probable ☊
All four players are probables for the national team. ☊ probable ☊
You're probably right. ☊ probably ☊
It'll probably be OK. ☊ probably ☊
It was the best known and probably the most popular of her songs. ☊ probably ☊
'Is he going to be there?' 'Probably.' ☊ probably ☊
'Do we need the car?' 'Probably not.' ☊ probably ☊
As you probably know, I'm going to be changing jobs soon. ☊ probably ☊
The two cases are most probably connected. ☊ probably ☊
Most students face the problem of funding themselves while they are studying. ☊ problem ☊
I was moving some furniture and I twisted my ankle in the process (= while I was doing it). ☊ process ☊
Keep the receipt as proof of purchase. ☊ proof ☊
Always try to keep a sense of proportion (= of the relative importance of different things). ☊ proportion ☊
A place in the semi-finals is in prospect (= likely to happen). ☊ prospect ☊
It was proving extremely difficult to establish the truth. ☊ prove ☊
provide sth: The hospital has a commitment to provide the best possible medical care. ☊ provide ☊
Keep your receipt as proof of purchase. ☊ purchase ☊
These reports are pure speculation (= there is no evidence that they are true). ☊ pure ☊
Could you keep the kids quiet while I'm on the phone? ☊ quiet ☊
Tell me the real reason. ☊ real ☊
I do my best to hide my real feelings from others. ☊ real ☊
I really and truly am in love this time. ☊ really ☊
You should record all your expenses during your trip. ☊ record ☊
during the recording of the show ☊ recording ☊
He is unlikely to ever recover his legal costs. ☊ recover ☊
He can't be relied on to tell the truth. ☊ rely on/upon sb/sth ☊
It remains true that sport is about competing well, not winning. ☊ remain ☊
These offers are unlikely to be repeated. ☊ repeat ☊
Are these newspaper reports true? ☊ report ☊
to retain your independence ☊ retain ☊
The doctors did not reveal the truth to him. ☊ reveal ☊
The policy is likely to be reversed if there is a change of government. ☊ reverse ☊
His parole application is up for review next week. ☊ review ☊
(+ adv./prep.): I walked back while the others rode in the car. ☊ ride ☊
'David, isn't it?' 'Yes, that's right.' ☊ right ☊
Education is provided by the state as of right (= everyone has a right to it). ☊ right ☊
It was difficult to establish the rights and wrongs (= the true facts) of the matter. ☊ right ☊
ring (up): David rang up while you were out. ☊ ring ☊
She watched the gentle rise and fall of his chest as he slept. ☊ rise ☊
He died of a heart attack during a routine operation. ☊ routine ☊
It's not rubbish—it's true! ☊ rubbish ☊
The river ran dry (= stopped flowing) during the drought. ☊ run ☊
Keep your passport in a safe place. ☊ safe ☊
Here's your passport. Now keep it safe. ☊ safe ☊
He was kept in custody for his own safety. ☊ safety ☊
All the same, there's some truth in what she says. ☊ all/just the same ☊
I'm satisfied that they are telling the truth. ☊ satisfied ☊
Money from local businesses helped save the school from closure. ☊ save ☊
save sb/sth from doing sth: She saved a little girl from falling into the water. ☊ save ☊
That says it all really, doesn't it? (= it shows clearly what is true) ☊ say ☊
The organs are kept in sealed plastic bags. ☊ seal ☊
a sealed bid (= one that is kept in a sealed envelope and therefore remains secret until all other bids have been received) ☊ seal ☊
The female changes colour during the breeding season. ☊ season ☊
The hotels are always full during the peak season (= when most people are on holiday/vacation). ☊ season ☊
to take your seat (= to begin your duties, especially in Parliament) ☊ seat ☊
The majority of seats on the board will be held by business representatives. ☊ seat ☊
Only with a few people could she be her real self (= show what she was really like rather than what she pretended to be). ☊ self ☊
He was a true friend, in every sense of the word (= in every possible way). ☊ sense ☊
Always try to keep a sense of proportion (= of the relative importance of different things). ☊ sense ☊
He could not live with the shame of other people knowing the truth. ☊ shame ☊
It's a shame about Tim, isn't it? ☊ shame ☊
His ideas had been shaped by his experiences during the war. ☊ shape ☊
The group listens while one person shares (= tells other people about their experiences, feelings, etc.). ☊ share ☊
shelter sb/sth: helping the poor and sheltering the homeless ☊ shelter ☊
shoot sb/sth + adj.: Three people were shot dead during the robbery. ☊ shoot ☊
She shut the dog in the shed while she prepared the barbecue. ☊ shut sb/yourself in (sth) ☊
At some point during the war he seems to have changed sides. ☊ side ☊
the European single currency, the euro ☊ single ☊
She slid out while no one was looking. ☊ slide ☊
They are introducing new measures to ensure the smooth running of the business. ☊ smooth ☊
They could not ensure a smooth transfer of political power. ☊ smooth ☊
I hear that you're a writer—is that so (= is that true)? ☊ so ☊
Some people never seem to put on weight while others are always on a diet. ☊ some ☊
There's something in (= some truth or some fact or opinion worth considering in) what he says. ☊ something ☊
Are the following statements true or false? ☊ statement ☊
She stayed at home (= did not go out to work) while the children were young. ☊ stay ☊
Keep still while I brush your hair. ☊ still ☊
Work has temporarily come to a stop while the funding is reviewed. ☊ stop ☊
animals storing up food for the winter ☊ store ☊
You can store coffee beans in the freezer to keep them fresh. ☊ store ☊
The ability to keep calm is one of her many strengths. ☊ strength ☊
During this ordeal he was able to draw strength from his faith. ☊ strength ☊
The jeans stretch to provide a perfect fit. ☊ stretch ☊
I did some acting in my student days. ☊ student ☊
Their plan will probably meet with little success. ☊ success ☊
She supported herself through college by working as a waitress in a local bar. ☊ support ☊
suspicion (that...): I have a sneaking suspicion that she's not telling the truth. ☊ suspicion ☊
swear to do sth: Remember, you have sworn to tell the truth. ☊ swear ☊
Are you sure you're telling the truth? ☊ tell ☊
Many students now have paid employment during term. ☊ term ☊
during the president's first term of/in office ☊ term ☊
She said (that) the story was true. ☊ that ☊
Turn that thing off while I'm talking to you! ☊ thing ☊
think sb/sth + adj.: I think it highly unlikely that I'll get the job. ☊ think ☊
He'll probably say no, though it's worth asking. ☊ though ☊
I can probably make the time to see them. ☊ time ☊
Perceptions change over time (= as time passes). ☊ time ☊
The letter was in my pocket all the time (= while I was looking for it). ☊ all the time, the whole time ☊
They've turned off the water while they repair a burst pipe. ☊ turn sth off ☊
Steve took a turn driving while I slept. ☊ turn ☊
a summit to discuss economic and monetary union ☊ union ☊
unlikely (to do sth): The project seemed unlikely to succeed. ☊ unlikely ☊
unlikely (that...): It's most (= very) unlikely that she'll arrive before seven. ☊ unlikely ☊
In the unlikely event of a problem arising, please contact the hotel manager. ☊ unlikely ☊
She gave me an unlikely explanation for her behaviour. ☊ unlikely ☊
upset sb/yourself: This decision is likely to upset a lot of people. ☊ upset ☊
Currency exchange rates are always subject to variation. ☊ variation ☊
Can you wait a second while I make a call? ☊ wait a minute/moment/second ☊
All I want is the truth. ☊ want ☊
Could you watch my bags for me while I buy a paper? ☊ watch ☊
The water (= the supply of water) was turned off for several hours each day during the drought. ☊ water ☊
a weak currency ☊ weak ☊
They live in town during the week and go to the country for the weekend. ☊ week ☊
We thought she was arrogant, whereas in fact she was just very shy. ☊ whereas ☊
While I was waiting at the bus stop, three buses went by in the opposite direction. ☊ while ☊
You can go swimming while I'm having lunch. ☊ while ☊
shoes mended while you wait ☊ while ☊
She wasn't telling the whole truth. ☊ whole ☊
You'll water the plants while I'm away, won't you? ☊ will ☊
He was a true friend in all senses of the word. ☊ word ☊
They told me that they probably wouldn't come. ☊ would ☊
write sb: Write me while you're away. ☊ write ☊
We couldn't help yawning during the speech. ☊ yawn ☊
the pre-war/war/post-war years (= the period before/during/after the war) ☊ year ☊