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Knock one’s socks off – Idiom for IELTS Speaking
Knock one’s socks off – Idiom of the day for IELTS Speaking Meaning : amaze or impress someone Example : That I got a 8.0 for the IELTS test knocks my friend’s socks off. The exciting article about how I got a fully funded scholarship just knocked readers’ socks off! [do_widget id=custom_html-25] Exercise : Mrs. Robinson expects Cassie and my presentation to be good, but we have been working on it every night for the last week, so we are really going to knock her socks off. Cassie and the speaker are not prepared to give a good presentation. Cassie...
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Cut from the same Cloth – Idiom of the Day in IELTS Speaking & Writing
Cut from the same Cloth – Idiom of the Day in IELTS Speaking & Writing Cut from the same cloth Definition: sharing a lot of similarities; having a lot in common Synonyms: made from the same mold; two peas in the pod Examples: There is no doubt that the Salvatore sisters are cut from the same cloth. They not only strikingly resemble in appearance but are also sweet as pie that it is almost impossible to resist their charm. We should not make a false assumption that all men are cut from the same cloth. There are still lots of...
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Hang by a Thread – Idiom of the Day for IELTS Speaking
Hang by a Thread – Idiom of the Day Definition: If a serious situation hangs by a thread, it means that even a slight change can decide what will happen and that a bad result such as death, failure, etc. is likely Examples : Henry is in critical condition. His life is hanging by a thread since the success rate of a surgery is 50-50. National security has hung by the thread since the public disclosure of highly confidential documents last year. She has made an allegation of corruption and sexism against the company and now her job is hanging...
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Nerves of Steel – Idiom of the Day for IELTS Writing and Speaking
Nerves of Steel – Idiom of the Day for IELTS Writing and Speaking Definition : great patience and courage; if someone has nerves of steel, they are very brave Examples : That woman has nerves of steel, considering the fact that she has shown up at work today after almost getting kidnapped last night. We were all scared out of our mind while watching “The Ring” and then there was Steve, who got nerves of steel, nonchalantly smirking at us like he thought it was funny. You have got to have nerves of steel to stand up for Richard while...
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Keep One’s Feet on the Ground – Idiom of the Day for IELTS Speaking
Keep One’s Feet on the Ground – Idiom of the Day for IELTS Speaking Definition: be sensitive and realistic; not do foolish, rash or dangerous things Synonyms: have both/ one’s feet on the ground Examples : Despite unexpected success and fame at an early age, she managed to keep her feet on the ground and remained utterly devoted to her acting career. Jack had better keep his feet on the ground and get a job rather than fantasize about rising to stardom all day. It is the best time for us to expand our business scale and market, yet, we...
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Delusions of Grandeur – Idiom of the Day for IELTS Speaking & Writing
Delusions of Grandeur – Idiom of the Day for IELTS Speaking & Writing Definition : (humorously) a delusion in which one believes oneself possessed of great importance, power, wealth, intellect, or ability; pretentious Examples : He’s been suffering from delusions of grandeur ever since he was promoted as Manager of Marketing Department. People with delusions of grandeur have a false impression of their importance. Lexie finally got out of her delusions of grandeur after being rejected from a funding program for her science project. IELTS Practice Do you plan to study or work overseas? I have to admit that the...
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Idiom: Cut From the Same Cloth
Cut From the Same Cloth – Idiom of the day for IELTS Speaking Meaning: To be very similar Example: My sister and I are cut from the same cloth and even sound alike on the telephone. There are thousands of men out there in my country with the same thoughts that all women are cut from the same cloth. How ridiculous they are! Note about Idioms in IELTS You should be really careful when using idioms in your IELTS speaking test. You can only be sure that you are using an idiom correctly if you have seen or heard it...
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Idiom: Bare Your Heart
Bare Your Heart – Idiom of the Day for IELTS Speaking Definition: If you bare your heart to someone, you reveal your innermost thoughts and feelings to them. Example: I decided to bare my heart to my best friend because I couldn’t keep things to myself any longer. I can’t make out why I bared my heart to him although we didn’t know each other that well. Note about Idioms in IELTS You should be really careful when using idioms in your IELTS speaking test. You can only be sure that you are using an idiom correctly if you have...
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Idiom – At all Costs
At all costs – Idiom of the Day for IELTS Speaking Definition: If you are determined to obtain or achieve something at all costs, you want it regardless of the expense, effect or sacrifice involved. Example: The journalist was determined at all costs to get a report from the war zone. EXERCISE A. Match the idioms in column A with their meanings in column B. 1. at all costs 2. beyond one’s wildest dreams 3. eager beaver 4. buckle down 5. have one’s heart set on a. to apply oneself with determination hard work and give it one’s full attention...
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Idiom: Accidentally on Purpose
Accidentally on Purpose – Idiom of the Day for IELTS Speaking Meaning: If you do something accidentally on purpose, you intend to do it but you pretend that it was an accident Example: I accidentally on purpose erased my teacher’s email address, so I couldn’t contact her again. If I,accidentally on purpose, forget to bring her address with us, we won’t be able to visit her after all. Note about Idioms in IELTS You should be really careful when using idioms in your IELTS speaking test. You can only be sure that you are using an idiom correctly if you...
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A Piece of Cake – Idiom of the Day for IELTS Speaking
A Piece of Cake – Idiom of the Day Today, I would like to introduce an intriguing idiom to you which is “a piece of cake“. Let find out what a piece of cake really means. Definition : Very easy to do something [do_widget id=custom_html-25] Example : That business exam ?? That was a piece of cake. Learning English is a piece of cake. Can you do this Math problem? – A piece of cake. [do_widget id=custom_html-47] Exercise : While doing two question related to this idiom, you could memorise and use it effectively. There is a conversation between two...
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Improve your IELTS Vocabulary – Topic: Transportation
Welcome to our second post on expanding your IELTS vocabulary! In the first post of this series, we talked about the benefits of learning new words and phrases through common IELTS themes and explored vocabulary related to education. Today, we’ll be looking at expanding your vocabulary on the topic of transportation. Vocabulary sets related to transportation Talking about transportation is a frequent occurrence in everyday life, and the IELTS Speaking test is no exception. The theme of transportation is likely to arise in any of the three parts of the Speaking test. You may be asked to discuss your experience...
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When Pigs Fly – Idiom of the Day
When Pigs Fly – Idiom of the Day Meaning: a way of saying that something will never happen History: The phrases “pigs may fly” or “pigs might fly” have been used in a variety of forms since the 1600s. It was the time when the phrase was first mentioned in the form of “pigs fly with their tails forward.” This was used as a sarcastic remark for something or somebody who was overly optimistic. The current form of this idiom is more commonly used throughout America. However, when it comes to the origin, there are certain arguments. The most general...
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Under The Weather – Idiom of the day for IELTS Speaking
Under The Weather – Idiom of the day Definition: Slightly unwell. Example: “It’s hard to study well when you are under the weather.” “Whenever I am under the weather, the one thing I would like to do is relaxing in a big comfy chair with a blanket.” “Whatever she ate for lunch is making her feel a bit under the weather.” Note about Idioms in IELTS You should be really careful when using idioms in your IELTS speaking test. You can only be sure that you are using an idiom correctly if you have seen or heard it used in...
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Make A Mountain Out Of A Molehill – Idiom Of The Day For IELTS Speaking
Make A Mountain Out Of A Molehill – Idiom Of The Day Definition: To make anything sound or look larger than it actually is Example: When Uncle Benny catches a cold he says he has a raging fever. He’s always making a mountain out of a molehill. Come on, don’t make a mountain out of a molehill. It’s not that important. Clever lawyers canmake a mountain out of a molehill. Exercise: Choose the suitable idiom to complete the sentence below. ” McAleer knows there’s a mistake in the book and promised to correct it, but Rosen continues to complain about...
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Out of Sorts – Idiom of the Day for IELTS Speaking
Out of Sorts – Idiom of the Day On the previous post, you have known the idiom that could use to describe the happy feeling. Today, I will show you another idiom that has opposite meaning to “Jump for joy”. The idiom is “Out of sorts”. Definition : Slightly unhappy or slightly ill. Example : I am usually out of sorts when the weather become scorching. After a long exhausted day, I feel out of sorts and the only thing I would like to do is sleeping. Jane looks like out of sorts because she has to stay awake to...
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Hit the Hay – Idiom of the day
Hit the Hay- Idiom of the day Meaning: to go to bed in order to sleep. History: The term ‘hit the hay’ is believed to have originated in 1903, when The Oakland Tribune reported that “Sam Berger, the Olympic heavyweight…felt sleepy and he announced that ‘he was going to hit the hay. ‘” Idiom scenarios: Scenario 1: Harry: The New year party is going to last longer this time. Sejal: Is it? Then I should hit the hay now, if I want to enjoy tomorrow. Scenario 2: John: Are you participating in the Essay writing competition tomorrow? Smiley: Oh yes,it...
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Donkey’s Years – Idiom of the Day
Donkey’s Years – Idiom of the Day Meaning: A very long time. Origin: The phrase apparently originated in the early 20th century, referring to the long ears of a donkey. It first appeared in a 1916 novel, With Jellicoe in the North Sea, by Frank Hubert Shaw: “This isn’t a battleship war at all; it’s a destroyer-submarine-light cruiser show. They’ll never come out in donkey’s years, not they. They know jolly well we shall scupper ’em if they so much as dare to show their noses outside the wet triangle.” Usage: I’m looking forward to seeing my cousins; I haven’t...
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Crocodile Tears – Idiom Of The Day For IELTS Speaking
Crocodile Tears – Idiom Of The Day Definition: false or fake tears Example: Peter fell down but did not hurt himself. He cried crocodile tears only because he wanted his dad to buy him something. The child wasn’t really hurt, but she shed crocodile tears anyway He thought he could get his way if he cried crocodile tears. Exercise: Choose the suitable idiom to complete the sentence below. ” Political leaders shed _____________________ while allowing the war to continue.” A. a bull in china shop B. his bark is worse than his bite C. a leopard cannot change its spots...
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Fair-weather Friend – Idiom Of The Day For IELTS Speaking
Fair-weather Friend – Idiom Of The Day Definition: a person who is a reliable friend only when times are good, but not when there are troubles or when times are hard Example: Russ won’t help you; he is only a fair-weather friend. Sharon will stick by you no matter what happens; she is not just a fair-weather friend. A fair-weather friend isn’t much help in an emergency. Exercise: 1. Choose the suitable idiom to complete the sentence below. ” Bill stayed for lunch but he wouldn’t help me with the yard work. He’s just ______________________. ” A. keep my nose...
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