òng đường 
In the morning/ afternoon/ evening 
In the past/future = trước kia, trong quá khứ/ trong tương lai 
In future = from now on = từ nay trở đi 
In the begining/ end = at first/ last = thoạt đầu/ rốt cuộc 
In the way = đỗ ngang lối, chắn lối 
Once in a while = đôi khi, thỉnh thoảng 
In no time at all = trong nháy mắt, một thoáng 
In the mean time = meanwhile = cùng lúc 
In the middle of (địa điểm)= ở giữa 
In the army/ airforce/ navy 
In + the + STT + row = hàng thứ... 
In the event that = trong trường hợp mà 
In case = để phòng khi, ngộ nhỡ 
Get/ be in touch/ contact with Sb = liên lạc, tiếp xúc với ai 

- On = trên bề mặt: 
On + thứ trong tuần/ ngày trong tháng 
On + a/the + phương tiện giao thông = trên chuyến/ đã lên chuyến... 
On + phố = địa chỉ... (như B.E : in + phố) 
On the + STT + floor = ở tầng thứ... 
On time = vừa đúng giờ (bất chấp điều kiện bên ngoài, nghĩa mạnh hơn in time) 
On the corner of = ở góc phố (giữa hai phố) 

Chú ý: 
In the corner = ở góc trong 
At the corner = ở góc ngoài/ tại góc phố 
On the sidewalk = pavement = trên vỉa hè 

Chú ý: 
On the pavement (A.E.)= trên mặt đường nhựa 
(Don't brake quickly on the pavement or you can slice into another car) 
On the way to: trên đường đến ... 

- At = ở tại 
At + số nhà 
At + thời gian cụ thể 
At home/ school/ work: ở nhà, ở trường,ở chỗ làm việc. 
At night/noon (A.E : at noon = at twelve = giữa trưa (she was invited to the party at noon, but she was 15 minutes late) 
At least = chí ít, tối thiểu, most =" tối", once ="ngay", moment = "now". 

Một số các thành ngữ dùng với giới từ 
On the beach: trên bờ biển 
Along the beach: dọc theo bờ biển 
In place of = Instead of: thay cho, thay vì. 
For the most part: chính là, chủ yếu là = mainly. 
In hope of + V-ing = Hoping to + V = Hoping that + sentence = với hi vọng là. 
off and on: dai dẳng, tái hồi 
all of a sudden= suddenly = bỗng nhiên 
for good = forever: vĩnh viễn, mãi mãi. 
On behalf of = thay mặt... 

TALKING IMPRESSIONS 
KHI BẠN KHÔNG BIẾT NÊN NÓI GÌ 

1. you're on the right track now 
2. You've got it made 
3. Super! 
4. That's right! 
5. That's good! 
6. You're really working hard today 
7. you're very good at that 
8. That's coming along nicely 
9. GOOD WORK! 
10. I'm happy to see u working like that 
11. That's much, much better! 
12. Exactly right 
13. I am proud of the way u worked today 
14. You' re doing that much better today 
15. You've just about get it 
16. that's the best you've ever done 
17. You're doing a good job 
18. THAT'S IT! 
19. Now you've figured it out 
20. That's quite an improvement 
21. GREAT! 
22. I knew u could do it 
23. Congratulation! 
24. Not bad 
25. Keep working on it 
26. You're improving 
27. Now u have it! 
28. You rea learning fast 
29. Good for u! 
30. Couldn't have done it better myself 
31. Are u proud of yourself? 
32. One more time and u'll have it 
33. You really make my job fun 
34. That's the right way to do it 
35. You're getting better everyday 
36. You did it that time! 
37. That is not half bad 
38. Nice going 
39. You haven't missed a thing! 
40. WOW!!! 
41. That's the way! 
42. Keep up the good work 
43. TERRIFIC! 
44. Nothing can stop u now 
45. That's the way to do it 
46. SENSATIONAL 
47. You've got ur brain in gear today 
48. That's better 
49. that was first class work 
50. EXCELLENT!! 
51. That's the best ever 
52. You've just about mastered it 
53. PERFECT! 
54. That's better than ever 
55. Much better 
56. WONDERFUL!! 
57. You mist have been practicing 
58. You did it very well 
59. FINE 
60. Nice going 
61. You're really going to town 
62. OUSTANDING! 
63. FANTASTIC! 
64. TREMEDOUS! 
65. That's how to handle that 
66. Now that's what i call a fine job 
67. That's great 
68. Right on! 
69. You re really improving 
70. You're doing beatifully! 
71. SUPERB! 
72. Good remembering 
73. You've got that down pat 
74. You certainly did it well today. 
75. Keep it up! 
76. Congratulation. You got it right! 
77. You did a lot of work today 
78. Well look at you go 
79. That's it 
80. I am very proud of u 
81. MARVELOUS! 
82. I like that 
83. Way to go 
84. Now you have the hang of it 
85. you're doing fine 
86. Good thinking 
87. You are really learn a lot 
88. Good going 
89. I have never seen anyone do it better 
90. Keep on trying 
91. You outdid urself today 
92. Good for u! 
93. I think 've got it now 
94. That's good( boy or girl) 
95. You figured that out fast 
96. You remebered! 
97. That's really nice 
98. That kind of work makes me happy 
99. I think u'r doing the right thing 

IMPRESSIONS 

To say no 
- I shall have to say No to your kind invitation of... 
- Very regretfully... 
- Unfortunately it will be impossible for... 
- I regret I cannot accept... 
- Because of Jonathan's illness, we find that we cannot... 
- I am sincerely sorry that John and I cannot join your dinner party... 
- Nothing would please me more than to join you for lunch on Tuesday, - but unfortunately... 
- If it were possible, I would be delighted to... 
- Please accept my sincere regrets at not being able to join... 

To say yes 
- We are delighted to accept... 
- It is with great pleasure... 
- We look forward with pleasure to joining you... 
- We are sincerely happy to join you... 
- Nothing would give us greater pleasure than accepting your kind invitation... 

Congratulations 
- What exciting (wonderful) (thrilling) (happy) news! 
- It's good (great) (sensational) news (the most joyful news I have heard for a long time) 
- Mother just told us the (momentous) (cheerful) news. 
- I was delighted (thrilled) (pleasantly surprised) to hear (to receive) the news (to receive the announcement) (to read in the newspaper)... 
- So you've done it (gone or got married)(been promoted)! 
- So you and Tom are engaged! 
- I congratulate you... 
- Congratulations on... 
- Warm (sincere) congratulations... 
- Congratulations, good luck, and best wishes-all in one breath. 
- I was (I am) (we were) so excited (delighted) (thrilled) to hear (by the news)... 
- Congratulations and all good (best) wishes! 
- You have no idea what a thrill (kick) (great pleasure) I got when I heard... 
- Accept my heartiest congratulations... 
- Permit me to congratulate you... 
- It is always a pleasure to say... 
- My warmest (heartiest) (sincerest) congratulations... 
- I am gladder than glad... 
- We want you to know how happy we were... 
- May I join in the chorus of congratulations... 
- May an old friend congratulate you... 
- It gave me a great deal of pleasure to learn... 
- I was delighted to learn... 

Good wishes 
- I wish (let us wish) you all the happiness in the world (every happiness life can bring) (every happiness) (all possible joy and happiness) (increasing happiness as the years go by) (continued joy and contentment) (the best of luck) (a hundred year of happiness). 
We hope you will have nothing but joy and happiness (in your life together) (in your chosen career) 
- I wish you many more anniversaries-each happier than the last. 
- I hope that each year finds you happier than the one before. 
- Many happy returns! 
- We hope you will (both) be very happy (always) 
- Sidney and I join in sending (both send) our love (best wishes). 
- Best wishes from all of us on... 
- Our very best wishes... 
- Best of the best wishes... 
- We certainly wish you all the happiness in the world... 
- The best of everything (to both of you). 
- The heartiest good wishes... 
- Loads and loads of good luck (good wishes) (happiness). 
- All the luck in the world to you. 
Happy birthday! 
- It's your birthday, and once again... 
- It's a very special occasion again... 
- To some people it's only July 6th, but to me this day will always be remembered as the birthday of my favorite cousin. 
- I couldn't let February 12th go by without sending my "Happy - Birthday" wishes to you. May this birthday be an especially happy one. 
- Congratulations (greetings) and sincere good wishes on your birthday. 
The beat of (all my) love to the best mother (dad) (sister) a guy ever had. Your son sends you the biggest kiss and the tightest hug a letter can carry. 
- I know you don't count birthdays any more, but I'm sending my love, just as before. 
- Here's a word of cheer on your birthday (warm birthday greetings) from an old friend (your ever loving Aunt) (old faithful). 
- Congratulations and all good wishes. 
- Hearty congratulations and all good wishes on this milestone (wonderful day) in your life. 
- I want you to know that we are thinking of you on your birthday and wishing you the best of everything life has to offer. 

With gifts 
- I hope this (little) gift will add a bit to your enjoyment (happiness) on your birthday (during the years ahead). 
- I hope your received the little remembrance I sent. When you use it, you may remember the trout we used to catch when there weren't so many distractions to keep us at our desks. 

Thank you 
- Thank you very much (very, very much) (ever so much) (most sincerely) (indeed) (from the bottom of my heart). 
- Many thanks for your kind and warm letter. 
- Thanks a million (ever so much). 
- Please accept my (I wish to express) my sincere(grateful) (profound) appreciation for... 
- I sincerely (deeply) (warmly) appreciate... 
- I am very sincerely (most) (truly) grateful to you for... 
- Your letters are so much fun (comfort) (entertainment) (company) 
- Your most courteous (considerate) (delightful) letter... 
- Your lovely long (fascinating) (charming) letter... 
- I cannot tell you how much your letter delighted (relieved) (amused) (enchanted) me. 
- I love the way you say (put) things in your letters. You make even the smallest incident seem so interesting (important) (charming) (mysterious). 
- It was good (fi