`1` The final version of the plan bore no resemblance to the initial draft.

`-` be quite different `=` bore no resemblance : không có gì giống , khác...

`2` His irresponsible attitude is putting his career as a doctor in jeopardy.

`-` V-ing/N + endanger + sth : Thứ gì đang đe dọa điều gì.

`=>` V-ing/N + put sth in jeopardy : Điều gì đang đặt thứ gì vào nỗi nguy hiểm.

`3` You should make allowances for his bad manner ; he’s only a child.

`-` excuse `=` make allowance : tha thứ , bỏ qua (V)

`4` By a stroke of fortune, the boat didn't sink.

`-` Fortunately `=` by a stroke of fortune : may mắn thay.

`5` I’ve weighed up the pros and cons and I’ve decided not to go.

`-` consider the advantages and disadvantages `=` weigh up the pros and cons : xem xét kĩ lưỡng mặt có lợi và mặt bất lợi.

`6` When she left home, she had to fend for herself.

`-` do everything one one's own : tự tay ai đó làm gì.

`=>` fend for oneself : làm gì bằng thực lực của ai.

`7` I was in two minds about whether to go or not.

`-` be not sure whether to do sth or not `=` be in two minds : phân vân không biết làm gì.

`8` Nowadays we often buy goods on credit.

`-` buy sth and pay for sth later `=` buy sth on credit : mua và thanh toán sau.