Bark Is Worse Than One’s Bite – Idiom Of The Day For IELTS

Bark Is Worse Than One’s Bite  – Idiom Of The Day For IELTS Speaking.

Definition: 

Sounding more frightening than you actually are.

Example:

“Though our neighbour is forever shouting at us, Larry says his bark is worse than his bite“

“I wouldn’t be scared of her if I were you. Her bark is  worse than her bite.”

“The boss seems mean, but his bark is worse than his bite.“

Exercise: 

1. Choose the suitable idiom to complete the sentence below.
   “Don’t let your boss frighten you. ______________________________! “
   A. took a bow
   B. his bark is worse than his bite
   C. hit and run
   D. had chemistry
2. Describe a elderly person that you really admire. Try to use this idiom in your speech. You should say:
   – Who he or she is
   – When you met him or her at the first time
   – What he or she looks like
   And explain why you admire him or her

Also check :

• Idioms for IELTS Speaking