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Dress To Kill – Idiom Of The Day For IELTS
Dress To Kill – Idiom Of The Day For IELTS Speaking. Definition: intentionally wearing clothes to attract attention and admiration Example: ” Selina’s dressed to kill today, isn’t she! I wonder who she’s trying to impress?“ ” Wow, look at Sally! She’s really dressed to kill.“ ” A person doesn’t go on vacation dressed to kill“ Exercise: Choose the suitable idiom to complete the sentence below. ” When Joe came to pick Mary up for the movie, he ________________ and carrying a dozen roses.“ A. have her name in lights B. castles in the air C. dressed to kill D....
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Down At Heel – Idiom Of The Day For IELTS
Down At Heel – Idiom Of The Day For IELTS Speaking. Definition: wearing old clothes that are in bad condition because of not having enough money Example: “Henry is very down at heel since his business collapsed.“ “When I first met her she was down-at-heel but still respectable.“ “Don’t go out with these clothes. You look like down at heel while wearing this“ Exercise: Choose the suitable idiom to complete the sentence below. “The homeless usually are ______________ because they cannot buy a basic food let alone good clothes.” A. have her name in lights B. down at heel C....
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Fight Like Cat And Dog – Idiom Of The Day For IELTS
Fight Like Cat And Dog – Idiom Of The Day For IELTS Speaking. Definition: argue violently all the time Example: “We get on very well as adults but as kids we fought like cat and dog.“ “My boyfriend and I don’t fight like cat and dog but he has a dog and I have a cat – and they fight” “Called Action News, it revolves around the reteaming of two local news presenters, who fight like cat and dog.“ Exercise: Choose the suitable idiom to complete the sentence below. “Mandy believes it is domestic bliss but Paul says he’s free...
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Donkey Work – Idiom Of The Day For IELTS
Donkey Work – Idiom Of The Day For IELTS Speaking. Definition: hard, boring work Example: “Lucy and I make a great team because I do all the donkey work and she takes care of all the paperwork.” “I didn’t want to do the donkey work and play into the hands of Tidal Bay.” “Deano did his fair share of donkey work, but also came up with the goals so you’d think there’s no better person for Mangan to learn off..“ Exercise: Choose the suitable idiom to complete the sentence below. “Why do I have to do all _______________ while you...
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Bring Something To Bear – Idiom Of The Day For IELTS
Bring Something To Bear (+On) – Idiom Of The Day For IELTS Definition: to use something to achieve a result; to use influence, arguments, or threats in order to change a situation; to cause (something) to have an effect or influence Examples: Strict punishments should be brought to bear as deterrents for such disobedient behaviors. Conservationists are actively bringing media pressure and public attention to bear on the demand of a sound policy to protect endangered species. The management team had had some reservations on how much influence the new policy could bring to bear. Surprisingly, the majority of employees...
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Through And Through – Idiom Of The Day For IELTS
Through And Through – Idiom Of The Day For IELTS Speaking. Definition: Completely, typical (used about people) Example: ” I’ve studied this report through and through trying to find the facts you’ve mentioned. “ ” I was angry through and through, and I had to sit and recover before I could talk to anyone.“ “He’s a military man through and through.“ Exercise: Choose the suitable idiom to complete the sentence below. “She really doesn’t enjoy living in the countryside. She’s a city person, ___________________ “ A. blue-sky thinking B. through and through C. the donkey work D. bone of contention...
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Time After Time – Idiom Of The Day For IELTS
Time After Time – Idiom Of The Day For IELTS Speaking. Definition: Many times (usually suggests irrtation) Example: ” You’ve made the same error time after time! Please try to be more careful!“ ” You keep saying the same thing over and over, time after time. Stop it!“ “Time after time she was involved with men who did not appreciate her.“ Exercise: Choose the suitable idiom to complete the sentence below. “I’ve asked you ____________________ not to do that “ A. blue-sky thinking B. through and through C. time after time D. bone of contention Describe the habit that you...
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Breathe Your Last – Idiom Of The Day For IELTS
Breathe Your Last – Idiom Of The Day For IELTS Speaking. Definition: To die Example: “She breathed her last at about two o’clock that afternoon.“ “Cradled in his wife’s arms, he breathed his last.“ “Jay made the trip north to be with his mother when she breathed her last.“ Exercise: Choose the suitable idiom to complete the sentence below. “This is where I was born and where I will _________________ – said the old woman.” A. breathe my last B. through and through C. time after time D. bone of contention Describe a sad memory that you have. Try to...
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So Far So Good – Idiom Of The Day For IELTS
So Far So Good – Idiom Of The Day For IELTS Speaking. Definition: Things are going well up to this point Example: ” We are half finished with our project. So far, so good.“ “The operation is proceeding quite nicely—so far, so good.“ “How’s your new job?” “So far, so good.“ Exercise: Choose the suitable idiom to complete the sentence below. “______________________, he thought, trying to make himself feel more cheerful.” A. breathe my last B. through and through C. So far so good D. let yourself go Describe a project that you have involved. Try to use this idiom...
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Any Port In A Storm – Idiom Of The Day For IELTS
Any Port In A Storm – Idiom Of The Day For IELTS Speaking. Definition: Must accept any help you’re offered when you’re in a difficult situation Example: ” I don’t want to live with my parents, but it’s a case of any port in a storm. I can’t find an apartment I can afford.“ “He hates his job, but he can’t get another. Any port in a storm, you know.“ “I don’t even like him very much, but I had to move out of my flat and he offered me a place to stay. Any port in a storm,...
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Wear Heart On Sleeve – Idiom Of The Day For IELTS
Wear Heart On Sleeve – Idiom Of The Day For IELTS Speaking. Definition: make your feeling obvious Example: “John always wear his heart on his sleeve so that everyone knows how he feels.“ “Because she wears her heart on her sleeve, it’s easy to hurt her feelings.“ ” You always know where John stands because he wears his heart on his sleeve.“ Exercise: Choose the suitable idiom to complete the sentence below. “You always show your emotions, but this week it would be better for you not to ___________________ “ A. breathe my last B. any port in a storm...
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Cool One’s Heels – Idiom Of The Day For IELTS
Cool One’s Heels – Idiom Of The Day For IELTS Speaking. Definition: To be kept waiting for a long time Example: “Simon is cooling his heels in this long queue to buy milk.” “I spent an hour cooling my heels in the waiting room while the doctor saw other patients.” “All right, if you can’t behave properly, just sit down here and cool your heels until I call you.“ Exercise: Choose the suitable idiom to complete the sentence below. ” Fans of the band were forced to _________________ outside the theatre for 90 minutes.“ A. stirred up a hornet’s nest...
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One Horse Town – Idiom Of The Day For IELTS
One Horse Town – Idiom Of The Day For IELTS Speaking. Definition: A place that is dull and with few comforts Example: “Thomas wanted to leave his one-horse town and go to city to make more money” ” I refuse to spend a whole week in that one-horse town!“ “I grew up in a one-horse town, and I liked it very much.“ Exercise: Choose the suitable idiom to complete the sentence below. “He hates his job in a _____________ and dreams of escaping the monotony and heading out to more sophisticated climes.“ A. stirred up a hornet’s nest B. a...
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Bleeding Heart – Idiom Of The Day For IELTS
Bleeding Heart – Idiom Of The Day For IELTS Speaking. Definition: A soft-hearted person, who feels pity towards everyone Example: “Nina is such a bleeding heart that if someone even puts on an expression of sorrow, she insists on helping them out.” “Bob is such a bleeding heart. No cause is too far out for him.“ “Blunkett needs to delve deeper and ask himself a hard question: “Why are these bleeding hearts so influential?“ Exercise: Choose the suitable idiom to complete the sentence below. “He only voted for the tax increase because he’s ______________. He really believes all of that...
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Hit The Nail Right On The Head – Idiom Of The Day For IELTS
Hit The Nail Right On The Head – Idiom Of The Day For IELTS Speaking. Definition: To be correct or right Example: “When Grandpa called Uncle a miser, Father told him that he had hit the nail right on the head, because Uncle never liked to part with his money, not even for his family.” “You’ve spotted the flaw,Sally. You hit the nail on the head.“ “Bob doesn’t say much, but every now and then he hits the nail right on the head.“ Exercise: Choose the suitable idiom to complete the sentence below. “Mike ______________________ when he said most people...
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Head In The Clouds – Idiom Of The Day For IELTS
Head In The Clouds – Idiom Of The Day For IELTS Speaking. Definition: Lost in thought, daydreaming Example: “Instead of working, Sara’s head is always in the clouds and no one knows what she is dreaming about.” “Bob, do you have your head in the clouds?”asked the teacher.” ” He’s an academic. They’ve all got their heads in the clouds.“ Exercise: Choose the suitable idiom to complete the sentence below. “She walks around all day with ________________________. She must be in love.“ A. out on a limb B. eyes in the back of their head C. beauty is in the...
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More Than Meets The Eyes – Idiom Of The Day For IELTS
More Than Meets The Eyes – Idiom Of The Day For IELTS Speaking. Definition: Hidden things that cannot be seen or found at first glance Example: “In the beginning, I thought that swimming was very easy but I soon found out that there was more to it than meets the eye.“ “There is more to that problem than meets the eye. What makes you think that there is more than meets the eye?.” “There is more to her death than meets the eye – she was probably murdered.” Exercise: Choose the suitable idiom to complete the sentence below. ” There...
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Look A Gift Horse In The Mouth – Idiom Of The Day For IELTS
Look A Gift Horse In The Mouth – Idiom Of The Day For IELTS Speaking. Definition: To complain if a gift is not up to your expectation Example: “When Aunt Lara bought Cynthia a beautiful dress, she looks a gift horse in the mouth.“ “I know the car’s not in great condition, but you shouldn’t look a gift horse in the mouth.” “I advise you not to look a gift horse in the mouth.“ Exercise: Choose the suitable idiom to complete the sentence below. ” Okay, it’s not the job of your dreams but it pays good money. I’d be...
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A Leopard Cannot Change His Spots – Idiom Of The Day For IELTS
A Leopard Cannot Change His Spots – Idiom Of The Day For IELTS Speaking. Definition: We cannot change the nature of things Example: “Mr. Wilson could not yell at Fred for stealing his mangoes because he is a very gentle and forgiving person. This instance portrays that Mr. Wilson was like a leopard who cannot change his spots.” “I doubt very much that marriage will change Chris for the better. A leopard cannot change its spots.” ” No matter what John told you, please do not rely on him, I know him too well, a leopard can’t change its spots.“...
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Eyes In The Back Of One’s Head – Idiom Of The Day For IELTS
Eyes In The Back Of One’s Head – Idiom Of The Day For IELTS Speaking. Definition: The ability to know what’s going on even when you are not present Example: “My grandfather has eyes in the back of his head. He always seems to know what mischief we’re planning .“ “My teacher seems to have eyes in the back of her head.” Exercise: Choose the suitable idiom to complete the sentence below. ” Parents of young children have to have ________________________.“ A. out on a limb B. eyes in the back of their head C. beauty is in the...
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