Stuck in a Rut – Idiom of the Day for IELTS Speaking

Stuck in a Rut – Idiom of the Day for IELTS Speaking

Definition :

In a boring situation, with no hope of excitement, or future prospects.

Example :

“I’m really stuck in a rut in this job. I think I’ll look for something new.”

“Since Rose divorced her husband, she has been being stuck in a rut.“

“Many students feel stuck in a rut because they can’t find a job after they graduate.”

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Exercise :

1. Choose the suitable idiom to complete this sentence below
   “After many failures to apply for the job, John is definitely_____________”
   A. at a push.
   B. bear fruit.
   C. stuck in a rut.
   D. having egg on his face .
2. Describe the job you have done but you did not like it. Try to use this idiom in your speech. You should say:
   – What the job was
   – Where you heard about this job
   – What you did
   – And explain why you did not like it

Also check : 

• IELTS Speaking
• Idioms for IELTS Speaking