Stir Up A Hornet’s Nest – Idiom Of The Day For IELTS Speaking

Stir Up A Hornet’s Nest – Idiom Of The Day 

Definition:

To cause trouble

Example:

• When the entire family had gathered for Christmas, Uncle Henry came along and stirred up a hornet’s nest by quarrelling with Grandfather about spending so much money.
• If you say that to her, you will be stirring up a hornet’s nest.
• There is no need to stir up a hornet’s nest.

Exercise:

1. Choose the suitable idiom to complete the sentence below.
“His remarks about the lack of good women tennis players __________________________“
A. stirred up a hornet’s nest
B. a bleeding heart
C. hit the nail right on the head
D. snug as a bug in a rug

2. Describe a time when you were asked to give your opinion. Try to use this idiom in your speech.

You should say:

• what the questionnaire/survey was about
• why you were asked to give your opinions
• what opinions you gave

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