The Gift of the Gab – Idiom of the Day for IELTS Speaking

The Gift of the Gab – Idiom of the Day for IELTS Speaking

Definition :

The ability to talk fluently and confidently in the way that impresses people.

Example :

“He has the gift of the gab when I talk with him I almost forget the time.”

“It seems like the lawyer owns the gift of the gab when he persuades the court that his client is innocent.”

“Certainly, I don’t have the gift of the gab when I chat with girls.” 

[do_widget id=custom_html-25]

Exercise :

1. The sentence given below contains an idiom. From the given alternatives, choose the one that best expresses the meaning of this idiom. He has the gift of the gab.a) He is gifted
   b) He is a chatterbox
   c) He is a good conservationist
2. Choose the suitable idiom to complete the sentence below:
   My teacher can talk publicly for long hours without preparing for the speech. He definitely has ……………
   A. The last straw.
   B. The gift of the gab
   C. A piece of cake

Also check : 

• IELTS Speaking
• Idioms for IELTS Speaking