{"id":4256,"date":"2022-11-04T09:44:00","date_gmt":"2022-11-04T04:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/?p=4256"},"modified":"2023-03-06T15:49:58","modified_gmt":"2023-03-06T10:19:58","slug":"idioms-for-ielts-speaking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/idioms-for-ielts-speaking\/","title":{"rendered":"Idioms For IELTS Speaking With Meaning And Example"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>You can easily get a 6 band score in the IELTS speaking exam. But it is quite difficult to get a band score of 7 or 7+.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To achieve a band score of that level in IELTS speaking, you must use idioms. So in this blog, we will discuss the most important idioms for IELTS speaking to get a high band score in IELTS speaking.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here you will learn about the best category-wise idioms that you must use in your speaking to make it more interesting for the examiner.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But one most important things about using idioms is that you don\u2019t use them if you are not sure about the proper meaning of idioms. If you do that, you may end up using it all wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using idioms wrong may even cause a deduction of band score in your speaking test. In the end, we will even provide some easy idioms for IELTS speaking that even a beginner can use in his or her speaking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But before you learn some of the best idioms for <a href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/ielts-speaking-questions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>IELTS speaking questions<\/strong><\/a>, you must understand what idioms is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/idioms-for-ielts-speaking\/#what-is-an-idiom\" title=\"What is an idiom?\">What is an idiom?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/idioms-for-ielts-speaking\/#the-importance-of-idioms\" title=\"The importance of idioms\">The importance of idioms<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/idioms-for-ielts-speaking\/#idioms-for-ielts-speaking\" title=\"Idioms for IELTS Speaking\">Idioms for IELTS Speaking<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/idioms-for-ielts-speaking\/#hometown\" title=\"Hometown\">Hometown<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/idioms-for-ielts-speaking\/#work\" title=\"Work\">Work<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/idioms-for-ielts-speaking\/#sport-fitness\" title=\"Sport &amp; fitness\">Sport &amp; fitness<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/idioms-for-ielts-speaking\/#home\" title=\"Home\">Home<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/idioms-for-ielts-speaking\/#technology\" title=\"Technology\">Technology<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/idioms-for-ielts-speaking\/#music\" title=\"Music\">Music<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/idioms-for-ielts-speaking\/#movies\" title=\"Movies\">Movies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/idioms-for-ielts-speaking\/#family\" title=\"Family\">Family<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/idioms-for-ielts-speaking\/#travel\" title=\"Travel&nbsp;\">Travel&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/idioms-for-ielts-speaking\/#study\" title=\"Study\">Study<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/idioms-for-ielts-speaking\/#changes\" title=\"Changes\">Changes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/idioms-for-ielts-speaking\/#other-useful-idioms-for-ielts-speaking-with-meaning\" title=\"Other Useful Idioms For IELTS Speaking With Meaning\">Other Useful Idioms For IELTS Speaking With Meaning<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/idioms-for-ielts-speaking\/#easy-idioms-for-ielts-speaking-for-beginners-to-show-emotions\" title=\"Easy Idioms For IELTS Speaking For Beginners To Show Emotions\">Easy Idioms For IELTS Speaking For Beginners To Show Emotions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/idioms-for-ielts-speaking\/#tips-to-use-idioms-in-ielts-speaking\" title=\"Tips to Use Idioms in IELTS Speaking\">Tips to Use Idioms in IELTS Speaking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/idioms-for-ielts-speaking\/#final-words-idioms-for-ielts-speaking\" title=\"Final words (Idioms For IELTS Speaking)\">Final words (Idioms For IELTS Speaking)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/idioms-for-ielts-speaking\/#idioms-for-ielts-speaking-faqs\" title=\"Idioms For IELTS Speaking FAQs\">Idioms For IELTS Speaking FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/idioms-for-ielts-speaking\/#is-it-right-to-use-idioms-in-speaking\" title=\"Is it right to use idioms in speaking?\">Is it right to use idioms in speaking?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/idioms-for-ielts-speaking\/#is-it-allowed-to-use-idioms-in-ielts\" title=\"Is it allowed to use idioms in IELTS?\">Is it allowed to use idioms in IELTS?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-is-an-idiom\"><\/span><strong>What is an idiom?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An idiom is an expression or a phrase that specifically does not have a proper meaning, but when used in a sentence, it reflects a proper meaning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will not be able to understand the meaning of the idiom by just reading the word. For example, when you do not have the money, you can use the idiom \u201cin the red\u201d: \u201cSorry, I can\u2019t buy it, I am in the red.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here if you just read the idiom \u201cin the red,\u201d you can not tell its actual meaning, but after using it in a sentence, you can understand its meaning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"the-importance-of-idioms\"><\/span><strong>The importance of idioms<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A short and simple message<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Boost your conversational skills.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These are the two importance of idioms in English speech.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this post, you will get idioms along with their meanings and examples. You will get proper topic-wise idioms, which will help you understand idioms properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"idioms-for-ielts-speaking\"><\/span><strong>Idioms for IELTS Speaking<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here, you will find some common and useful idioms, category-wise, which you can understand and use easily in your speech. And also, if you want to improve your IELTS speaking, you can read our blog on <a href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/tips-for-ielts-speaking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>tips for IELTS speaking<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So let\u2019s move to the idioms for IELTS Speaking without wasting any more time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"hometown\"><\/span><strong>Hometown<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hive of activity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Meaning \u2013 a place where a lot is happening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Example \u2013 Mumbai is a hive of activity in India. There is something to do for anyone at any time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A stone\u2019s throw (from)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Meaning \u2013 very close to<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Example \u2013 My house is just a stone\u2019s throw from the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hustle and bustle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Meaning \u2013 a crowded and modern place<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Example \u2013 Ram loves living in Mumbai. He always wanted the hustle and bustle of the big city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Middle of nowhere<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Meaning \u2013 a remote place far from the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Example \u2013 Ramesh lives in the middle of nowhere, the nearest shop is 20 miles away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Second to none<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Meaning \u2013 the best or better than everything else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Example \u2013 Mumbai city is second to none.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"work\"><\/span><strong>Work<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>On the dole<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Meaning \u2013 Receiving benefits from welfare for unemployment&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Example \u2013 I was on the dole for 3 months in between jobs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Follow one\u2019s heart<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Meaning \u2013 Do what you think is good for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Example \u2013 After graduation, I decided to follow my heart and become a teacher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go the extra mile<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Meaning \u2013 Do more than what is expected of you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Example \u2013 Ram is dedicated to his work. He always goes the extra mile to help his team members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pull one\u2019s weight<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Meaning \u2013&nbsp; to contribute fairly to the task.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Example \u2013 Ram does not pull his weight at any cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"sport-fitness\"><\/span><strong>Sport &amp; fitness<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In perfect shape<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Meaning \u2013 be very fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Example \u2013 Sonu has been in perfect shape for the last three months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Couch potato<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Meaning \u2013 Lazy person who always lies on the sofa<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Example \u2013 Most people have become couch potatoes during the lockdown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Give it one\u2019s best shot<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Meaning \u2013 try one\u2019s hardest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Example \u2013 India\u2019s women\u2019s cricket team lost in the Commonwealth 2022 final, but they gave it their best shot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Make the cut<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Meaning \u2013 Get selected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Example \u2013 I try for the local cricket team\u2019s captain, and I think I can make the cut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"home\"><\/span><strong>Home<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fly the nest<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Meaning \u2013 leave family home forever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Example \u2013 Ram can never be ready to fly the nest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Get homesick<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Meaning \u2013 miss home badly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Example \u2013 Mohit always gets homesick whenever he leaves his home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>There\u2019s no place like home<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Meaning \u2013 Home is the most important place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Example \u2013 I love living in a hostel, but there\u2019s no place like home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Creature comforts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Meaning \u2013 Items in the home that give you extra comfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Example \u2013 Some people can\u2019t do much work without creature comforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Get on the property ladder<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Meaning \u2013 buy the first house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Example \u2013 Ram gets on the property ladder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"technology\"><\/span><strong>Technology<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Run out of steam<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Meaning \u2013 lose momentum, decrease in popularity<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Example \u2013 Instagram is more popular nowadays and Facebook has run out of steam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go viral<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Meaning \u2013 Become popular on the internet<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Example \u2013 The funny clip of two brothers fighting went viral.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Not rocket science<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Meaning \u2013 not difficult.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Example \u2013 Some people say coding is super hard, but it\u2019s not rocket science.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"music\"><\/span><strong>Music<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Be into (a type of music)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Meaning \u2013 like, enjoy listening to<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Example \u2013 I am more into rock music than soft.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>One-hit wonder<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Meaning \u2013 a person or band that had only one hit song.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Example \u2013 Many singers become popular for a hit song but are never seen again. I think they were just a one-hit wonder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>On full blast<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Meaning \u2013 at maximum volume<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Example \u2013 I love listening to music on full blast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"movies\"><\/span><strong>Movies<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A household name<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Meaning \u2013 A person who is famous and everyone knows him or her<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Example \u2013 Virat Kohli is now a household name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Be on the edge of one\u2019s seat<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Meaning \u2013 very excited, nervous<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Example \u2013 New marvel movie had us on the edge of our seats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Live up to the hype<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Meaning \u2013 to be as good as people hoped it would be<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Example \u2013 The new marvel movie lived up to the hype.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"family\"><\/span><strong>Family<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Black sheep<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Meaning \u2013 to be different from others<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Example \u2013 I am considered the black sheep of my family because I don\u2019t want to join the family business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rule the roost<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Meaning \u2013 to be in charge<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Example \u2013 My elder brother ruled the roost in every game when I was young.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep reading to know more idioms for IELTS speaking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"travel\"><\/span><strong>Travel&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hit the road<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Meaning \u2013 to start a journey<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Example \u2013 I always try to hit the road early in the morning to avoid the traffic, whenever I have to go on a long journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Live out of a suitcase<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Meaning \u2013 travel a lot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Example \u2013 My job requires so much traveling, so I live out of a suitcase mostly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Travel light<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Meaning \u2013 to bring few items on a trip<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Example \u2013 We are going out only for the weekend, so we plan to travel light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Off the beaten track<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Meaning \u2013 far from civilization<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Example \u2013 I love to stay off the beaten track whenever I travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Everything but the kitchen sink<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Meaning \u2013 a lot of items<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Example \u2013 My brother came from Canada and he brought everything but the kitchen sink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"study\"><\/span><strong>Study<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bookworm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Meaning \u2013 someone who reads a lot<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Example \u2013 My brother is a bookworm because he reads more than 6 hours per day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pass with flying colors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Meaning \u2013 pass a test with a high score.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Example \u2013 In school, I used to pass with flying colors in maths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hit the books<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Meaning \u2013 to study<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Example \u2013 I prefer to hit the books after a power nap in the evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Teacher\u2019s pet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Meaning \u2013 Teacher\u2019s favorite student<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Example \u2013 I don\u2019t like to be a teacher\u2019s pet at school time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Learn (something) by heart<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Meaning \u2013 to memorize something.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Example \u2013 When I was in school, I used to learn math formulas by heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Take it one step at a time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Meaning \u2013 do something slowly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Example \u2013 It is not easy to learn to code. You must take it one step at a time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"changes\"><\/span><strong>Changes<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Turn over a new leaf<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Meaning &#8211; Change yourself completely to become a better person<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Example &#8211; After getting insulted by every for his behavior, Rajan decided to turn over a new leaf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Kick the habit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Meaning &#8211; Something harmful that you have done for a long time but now stop doing that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Example &#8211; After the last night\u2019s incident Ram decided to kink the habit of driving very fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Find one\u2019s feet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Meaning &#8211; Get used to a new place or situation or settle down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Example &#8211; When I first went to the USA to study for my master&#8217;s degree, it took me around 3 to 4 months to find my feet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Take stock (of something)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Meaning &#8211; Thinking about a situation carefully before reaching any decision or conclusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Example &#8211; I think that it is better to take stock of everything before deciding to do a new thing in life, so that we do not have to regret our decisions later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Water under the bridge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Meaning &#8211; An event that has passed and no one remembers that now or forgets about that as that is not important now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Example &#8211; I used to fight with my big brother in childhood but it is all water under the bridge now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These are the top 11 common categories related to the questions being asked in the IELTS speaking exam.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can read these idioms for IELTS speaking and practice them in your speech to improve your IELTS speaking.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read our other blog to know about <a href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/ielts-speaking-part-2-questions-and-answers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IELTS Speaking Part 2 Questions And Answers<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"other-useful-idioms-for-ielts-speaking-with-meaning\"><\/span><strong>Other Useful Idioms For IELTS Speaking With Meaning<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Idiom<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Meaning<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Example<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Out of the blue<\/td><td>Something that happened you do not expect<\/td><td>Yesterday, out of the blue, one of my seniors announced he is resigning.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>A white lie<\/td><td>To speak a lie that is not serious<\/td><td>Yesterday, when I went shopping with my friend and he tried on a new shirt and asked me how he look then I told a white lie that he is looking fine.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Green with envy<\/td><td>To be jealous<\/td><td>Rohit was green with envy when he come to know that I got a high score than him in the final exam.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Learn by heart<\/td><td>To memorize<\/td><td>I still remember the poems I learn by heart in school.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bookworm<\/td><td>Anyone who reads a lot<\/td><td>Ram was a bookworm when he was in school but now he runs away from books.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Brought up<\/td><td>Raised or nurtured<\/td><td>I found an injured dog in front of my house, and I brought him up.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Child\u2019s play<\/td><td>Easy to do<\/td><td>Driving is not a Child\u2019s play for everyone<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>To run in the family<\/td><td>Qualities and skills that are same in family members<\/td><td>Ram can run very fast just like his father, it\u2019s like this quality To run in their family.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Like a kid in a candy store<\/td><td>Excited about something<\/td><td>Ram gets excited about everything, just like a kid in a candy store.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Under the weather<\/td><td>Not feeling well<\/td><td>Last week, I was feeling a bit Under the weather, so I missed the trip I had planned with my friends.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>On the mend<\/td><td>getting better<\/td><td>Last month, I was very ill, but now I am on the mend.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>As sick as a dog<\/td><td>Feeling very ill<\/td><td>Ram can not even walk properly he is as sick as a dog.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>To show promise<\/td><td>Indicate possible success<\/td><td>Ram is new in the business but he has a lot to promise.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kick the bucket<\/td><td>To die<\/td><td>Every person on the earth has to kick the bucket someday.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Break a leg<\/td><td>Wish luck to someone<\/td><td>Ram\u2019s family told him to break a leg before his final exam.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Blind as a bat<\/td><td>bad eyesight<\/td><td>Without his glasses, Ram is blind as a bat.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Practice makes perfect<\/td><td>Improve by practicing continuously<\/td><td>As everyone knows, Practice makes perfect, Ram is hardworking to be a good cricket player.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Driving me up the wall<\/td><td>Something that annoys or irritates you<\/td><td>Rohan hates children very much they drive him up to the wall.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>To sit on the fence<\/td><td>Be indecisive about something<\/td><td>Ram is unsure about quitting the job, he is still on the fence.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>To bite the bullet<\/td><td>To do a difficult job<\/td><td>Rohan decides to bite the bullet by selling his car to fulfill his son\u2019s dream of studying abroad.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>To egg on<\/td><td>To generally encourage someone in an unintelligent way<\/td><td>Rohit kept egging on Virat, but he refuse to steal the iPhone.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Full of beans<\/td><td>A healthy and active person<\/td><td>Ram was full of beans before the match.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To know about the best <a href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/ielts-speaking-books\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IELTS Speaking Books<\/a>, read our other blog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"easy-idioms-for-ielts-speaking-for-beginners-to-show-emotions\"><\/span><strong>Easy Idioms For IELTS Speaking For Beginners To Show Emotions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is a list of easy idioms for IELTS speaking that even a beginner student can use in his or her speaking without making many mistakes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, let\u2019s have a look at the easy IELTS-speaking idioms to show your emotions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>S. No.<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Idiom<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Meaning<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Example<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1<\/td><td>TO HAVE A WHALE OF A TIME<\/td><td>To have a very fun and exciting time<\/td><td>When I first visit the water park I had a whale of a time there.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>TO BE ON CLOUD NINE<\/td><td>very happy and joyful&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>When I get to know that I have passed my secondary education with good marks I was on cloud nine.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>TO BE ON TOP OF THE WORLD&nbsp;<\/td><td>feeling amazing, wonderful, ecstatic&nbsp;<\/td><td>I was at the top of the world when I heard that Salman Khan will be in my town on new year&#8217;s eve.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>TO BE OVER THE MOON<\/td><td>extremely pleased and happy&nbsp;<\/td><td>When I saw the senior secondary result I was over the moon at that time.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>TO BE LIKE A DOG WITH TWO TAILS<\/td><td>very happy<\/td><td>Whenever me and my friend Ram decide to meet, we both look like a dog with two tails.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6<\/td><td>IT MAKES MY BLOOD BOIL<\/td><td>to make you very angry&nbsp;<\/td><td>One of my colleagues annoys me a lot that even listening to his voice makes my blood boil.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>7<\/td><td>IT DRIVES ME UP THE WALL<\/td><td>it annoys you a lot&nbsp;<\/td><td>Me and my friend decide to watch a new movie. Due to some reason, I was not able to watch that but my friend kept telling me the story of the movie to break the suspense and that drive me up to the wall.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8<\/td><td>I HIT THE CEILING&nbsp;<\/td><td>To get very angry and upset<\/td><td>Once at a party a little boy throws a drink on my new shoes and at first I hit the ceiling but then he says sorry to me and I got relax later.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9<\/td><td>HE\/IT WINDS ME UP<\/td><td>Something or someone really annoys you<\/td><td>I can not forget my first day at work because my boss wound me up as he was shouting at me over a small mistake.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10<\/td><td>TO GET ON YOUR NERVES&nbsp;<\/td><td>someone annoys you a lot&nbsp;<\/td><td>It gets on my nerves that they forget to bring drinks at the party.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"tips-to-use-idioms-in-ielts-speaking\"><\/span><strong>Tips to Use Idioms in IELTS Speaking<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Using idioms is not an easy task for everyone, as we discussed above. To help you use idioms for IELTS speaking, we have brought some of the best tips for you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Look at some tips for using idioms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To sound more like a native speaker, you must use cultural phrases and idioms in your answers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You should know all 7 types of idioms. These are<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pure idioms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepositional idioms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Partial idioms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Binomial idioms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Euphemisms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proverbs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clich\u00e9s<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>When using idioms in your answer, you must know the concept of collocations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confidence is a very important part of IELTS speaking, so to sound confident, comfortably frame your answers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It would be best if you sounded natural in your speaking, so use a limited range of idioms. Don\u2019t use unnecessary idioms in your speaking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"final-words-idioms-for-ielts-speaking\"><\/span><strong>Final words (Idioms For IELTS Speaking)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In this post, we discussed idioms for IELTS speaking, their meaning, and examples. These examples and their meanings will help you learn the idioms faster.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You need to practice these idioms in your speech to become perfect. It also acts as <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Vocabulary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">vocabulary <\/a>in your speaking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We hope you have enjoyed reading this post about idioms. For more posts like this, visit our website regularly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn about the best <a href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/vocabulary-for-ielts-speaking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vocabulary For IELTS Speaking<\/a>, read our other blog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"idioms-for-ielts-speaking-faqs\"><\/span><strong>Idioms For IELTS Speaking FAQs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1661831645669\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is-it-right-to-use-idioms-in-speaking\"><\/span>Is it right to use idioms in speaking?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>We use idioms informally most of the time, so we should avoid their use in IELTS writing. IELTS speaking, on the other hand, is not as formal as writing, so we can use idioms during our speaking to make our speech attractive.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1661831659847\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is-it-allowed-to-use-idioms-in-ielts\"><\/span>Is it allowed to use idioms in IELTS?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Idioms are not allowed in IELTS writing, but you can use them in speaking.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You can easily get a 6 band score in the IELTS speaking exam. But it is quite difficult to get a band score of 7 or 7+.&nbsp; To achieve a band score of that level in IELTS speaking, you must use idioms. 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