(v) /əˈmiːl.jə.reɪt/ to make a bad or unpleasant situation better, it also means to improve or to solve a problem
Foreign aid is badly needed to ameliorate the effects of thr drought.
My goal is to ameliorate your English learning skills.
certain to be achieved or won. means that something is certain to happen, guaranteed, or secured. The successful outcome is already assured.
With her experience, the promotion can be in the bag.
After the final negotiations, the contract is in the bag; we just need the signatures.
With a 30-point lead in the fourth quarter, the championship game is pretty much in the bag.
I nailed the final interview and the hiring manager seemed thrilled. I think the job is in the bag.
She finished all her coursework with A's, so the scholarship is definitely in the bag.
skip straight to the important part: đi lòng vòng, không đi thẳng vào vấn đề chính
Let's cut to the chase and talk about the real problem.
Let's cut the chase - we don't have time for small talk, just tell me what you need.
Instead of telling me the whole story, just cut to the chase and say what's wrong.
I'm not in the mood for the long explanation - just cut to the chase.
out of control
Her spending can quickly get out of hand if she isn't careful.
The manager tried to keep the meeting under control, but it soon got out of hand.
If we don't act now, the problem will get completely out of hand.
use your brain; think carefully
Come on, use your loaf. You know the answer.