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The idiom ‘to be in the picture’ means to be involved or included in a situation, part of something or to know what's going on in a situation.
People started using the idiom in the 20th century when photos became popular. It originally referred to being in a photo, but later, it was used to mean being involved in something.
In IELTS Speaking, you can use the idiom ‘to be in the picture’ to talk about being a part of something!
Examiner: Tell me about a time when you worked as part of a team.
Candidate: Last semester, in a group project, I ensured everyone was in the picture by maintaining regular communication. It helped us stay organized and meet deadlines.
Whenever you have to talk about being present in the IELTS test, you can use this idiom!
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