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"On a sixpence" nghĩa là gì?
02 Jun, 2020
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"On a sixpence" có từ sixpence là đơn vị tiền tệ cũ của Anh, bằng với sáu đồng xu -> cụm từ này nghĩa là trong khoảng cách rất ngắn.
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In just a matter of weeks, virtual working has become the norm (tiêu chuẩn) – proof that we can change on a sixpence. There will be myriad (hàng nghìn) consequences for us, but for now making it through the eye of the storm (con mắt bão) is what counts.
I'VE always had a problematic relationship with my younger sister, who's always been odd and difficult. She can be very charming and pleasant – especially to your face – but she can turn on a sixpence and often does awful (kinh khủng) things behind our backs.
At his best, the Derry midfielder (tiền vệ) possessed a silken first touch, a thunderbolt shot and the ability to land a ball on a sixpence from 40 yards.
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