Hit And Run – Idiom Of The Day For IELTS

Hit And Run  – Idiom Of The Day For IELTS Speaking.

Definition: 

an accident where the driver who caused the accident leaves the scene of the accident, to escape punishment

Example:

“They caught the hit and run driver because someone saw his license number and called the police.”

“He went to prison for hit and run.”

“Luckily, a more concentrated police presence near busy intersections has cut down on the number of hit-and-runs over the past two years”

Exercise: 

1. Choose the suitable idiom to complete the sentence below.
   “Police are appealing for witnesses to help identify the ________________ driver of this morning’s fatal accident.“
   A. took a bow
   B. throwing money down the drain
   C. hit and run
   D. a cash-flow problem
2. Describe an accident that you have seen. Try to use this idiom in your speech. You should say:
   – What the accident was
   – When it happened
   – Who was involved in this accident
   And explain how did you feel about that

Also check :

• Idioms for IELTS Speaking