IELTS Vocabulary: idioms
Many students ask me about idioms: What are they? Should you use them? Do they help your score?
Meaning
My dictionary defines an idiom as "a group of words whose meaning is not deducible from the meaning of each individual word". This means that you cannot understand an idiom by analysing it word for word. For example, "it's a piece of cake" means "it's easy". Phrasal verbs are also idiomatic expressions (e.g. "look up" can mean "search in a dictionary").
Using idioms
English speakers use idioms all the time in conversation, but less so in formal/academic speaking and writing contexts. However, we often write things like "focus on an issue" or "the key to solving a problem" and here we are using 'focus' and 'key' in a figurative or idiomatic way.
Idioms in IELTS
You need to be really careful when using idioms in your IELTS test. Please don't learn lists of idioms; if you use them in the wrong way, your speech/writing will seem forced and unnatural. Also, remember that many idioms are informal or clichéd. So, what should you do? Read my tip below.
My tip
You can only be sure that you are using an idiom correctly if you have seen or heard it used in context. For example, if you've read about someone who "set up a business", you can use that phrase with confidence (and it might help your score). If you've only seen the idiom on a list, don't use it.
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Many students ask me about idioms: What are they? Should you use them? Do they help your score?
Meaning
My dictionary defines an idiom as "a group of words whose meaning is not deducible from the meaning of each individual word". This means that you cannot understand an idiom by analysing it word for word. For example, "it's a piece of cake" means "it's easy". Phrasal verbs are also idiomatic expressions (e.g. "look up" can mean "search in a dictionary").
Using idioms
English speakers use idioms all the time in conversation, but less so in formal/academic speaking and writing contexts. However, we often write things like "focus on an issue" or "the key to solving a problem" and here we are using 'focus' and 'key' in a figurative or idiomatic way.
Idioms in IELTS
You need to be really careful when using idioms in your IELTS test. Please don't learn lists of idioms; if you use them in the wrong way, your speech/writing will seem forced and unnatural. Also, remember that many idioms are informal or clichéd. So, what should you do? Read my tip below.
My tip
You can only be sure that you are using an idiom correctly if you have seen or heard it used in context. For example, if you've read about someone who "set up a business", you can use that phrase with confidence (and it might help your score). If you've only seen the idiom on a list, don't use it.
posted by simon
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IDIOMS I LIKE:
1)When Pigs Fly :
Something that will never ever happen.
2)Wild and Woolly:
Uncultured and without laws.
3)Water Under The Bridge:
Anything from the past that isn't significant or important anymore.
4)Under the weather:
Feeling ill or sick.
5)Turn A Blind Eye:
Refuse to acknowledge something you know is real or legit.
6)To Make A Long Story Short:
Something someone would say during a long and boring story in order to keep his/her audience from losing attention. Usually the story isn't shortened.
7)The Bigger They Are The Harder They Fall:
While the bigger and stronger opponent might be alot more difficult to beat, when you do they suffer a much bigger loss.
8)Start From Scratch:
To do it all over again from the beginning.
9)Smell A Rat:
To detect somone in the group is betraying the others.
10)Skid Row:
The rundown area of a city where the homeless and drug users live.
@ieltslearner
1)When Pigs Fly :
Something that will never ever happen.
2)Wild and Woolly:
Uncultured and without laws.
3)Water Under The Bridge:
Anything from the past that isn't significant or important anymore.
4)Under the weather:
Feeling ill or sick.
5)Turn A Blind Eye:
Refuse to acknowledge something you know is real or legit.
6)To Make A Long Story Short:
Something someone would say during a long and boring story in order to keep his/her audience from losing attention. Usually the story isn't shortened.
7)The Bigger They Are The Harder They Fall:
While the bigger and stronger opponent might be alot more difficult to beat, when you do they suffer a much bigger loss.
8)Start From Scratch:
To do it all over again from the beginning.
9)Smell A Rat:
To detect somone in the group is betraying the others.
10)Skid Row:
The rundown area of a city where the homeless and drug users live.
@ieltslearner
✅ The difference between
Sympathy & Empathy & Apathy
👇👇👇👇
♦️ Sympathy is a feeling that when something bad happened to someone, you feel it has happened to You.
💥 Empathy is a feeling that when something bad happened to someone, you are sorry for that nothing more!
💧 Apathy is a feeling that when something bad happened to someone, you don't give a good and it's not Important for you that what has happened to them.
⛔️ Sympathy is Often Uncountable but can be used as countable noun. But Empathy and Apathy are Always Uncountable.
➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖
I felt sympathy for my brother when he cracked his arm. (☝️ It seemed like my own pain.)
She had a deep empathy with animals.(☝️ Sorry for their pains.)
I hate the widespread apathy among students when they just think of themselves.( ☝️ Not caring about the other students. It's not Important.
@ieltslearner
Sympathy & Empathy & Apathy
👇👇👇👇
♦️ Sympathy is a feeling that when something bad happened to someone, you feel it has happened to You.
💥 Empathy is a feeling that when something bad happened to someone, you are sorry for that nothing more!
💧 Apathy is a feeling that when something bad happened to someone, you don't give a good and it's not Important for you that what has happened to them.
⛔️ Sympathy is Often Uncountable but can be used as countable noun. But Empathy and Apathy are Always Uncountable.
➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖
I felt sympathy for my brother when he cracked his arm. (☝️ It seemed like my own pain.)
She had a deep empathy with animals.(☝️ Sorry for their pains.)
I hate the widespread apathy among students when they just think of themselves.( ☝️ Not caring about the other students. It's not Important.
@ieltslearner
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In order to answer this, lets first look at a sample question:
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
In the last 20 years there have been significant developments in the field of information technology (IT), for example the World Wide Web and communication by email. However, these developments in IT are likely to have more negative effects than positive in the future.
To what extent do you agree with this view?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
Write at least 250 words.
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@ieltslearner
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
In the last 20 years there have been significant developments in the field of information technology (IT), for example the World Wide Web and communication by email. However, these developments in IT are likely to have more negative effects than positive in the future.
To what extent do you agree with this view?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
Write at least 250 words.
نمونه سوال رایتینگ تسک 2 آیلتس👆👆ونمونه جواب👇👇
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The full IELTS Essay:
The last two decades have seen enormous changes in the way people's lives are affected by IT, with many advances in this field. However, while these technological advances have brought many benefits to the world, it can be argued that these developments in IT will result in more negative impacts than positive.
To begin, email has made communication, especially abroad, much simpler and faster, resulting in numerous benefits for commerce and business. Furthermore, the World Wide Web means that information on every conceivable subject is now available to us. For example, people can access news, medical advice, online education courses and much more via the internet. It is evident that these improvements have made life far easier and more convenient for large numbers of people and will continue to do so for decades to come.
Nevertheless, the effects of this new technology have not all been beneficial. For example, many people feel that the widespread use of email is destroying traditional forms of communication such as letter writing, telephone and face-to-face conversation. This could result in a decline in people's basic ability to socialize and interact with each other on a day-to-day basis.
In addition, the large size of the Web has meant that it is nearly impossible to regulate and control. This has led to many concerns regarding children accessing unsuitable websites and viruses. Unfortunately, this kind of problem might even get worse in the future at least until more regulated systems are set up.
In conclusion, developments in IT have brought many benefits, yet I believe developments relating to new technology are likely to produce many negative effects in the future that must be addressed if we are to avoid damaging impacts on individuals and society.
(287 words)
@ieltslearner
The last two decades have seen enormous changes in the way people's lives are affected by IT, with many advances in this field. However, while these technological advances have brought many benefits to the world, it can be argued that these developments in IT will result in more negative impacts than positive.
To begin, email has made communication, especially abroad, much simpler and faster, resulting in numerous benefits for commerce and business. Furthermore, the World Wide Web means that information on every conceivable subject is now available to us. For example, people can access news, medical advice, online education courses and much more via the internet. It is evident that these improvements have made life far easier and more convenient for large numbers of people and will continue to do so for decades to come.
Nevertheless, the effects of this new technology have not all been beneficial. For example, many people feel that the widespread use of email is destroying traditional forms of communication such as letter writing, telephone and face-to-face conversation. This could result in a decline in people's basic ability to socialize and interact with each other on a day-to-day basis.
In addition, the large size of the Web has meant that it is nearly impossible to regulate and control. This has led to many concerns regarding children accessing unsuitable websites and viruses. Unfortunately, this kind of problem might even get worse in the future at least until more regulated systems are set up.
In conclusion, developments in IT have brought many benefits, yet I believe developments relating to new technology are likely to produce many negative effects in the future that must be addressed if we are to avoid damaging impacts on individuals and society.
(287 words)
@ieltslearner
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@lovely_english
- What difference does it make?
مگه فرقی هم داره؟ برای کسی چه اهمیتی داره؟
- AII the difference.
فرق داره. مهمه.
- Nobody got your testimony.
هیچکس شهادت تو رو نشنیده.
- That's the reason I'm stiII breathing.
به همین دلیله که تا الان زنده ام.
- What you sneaking in here for?
پس برای چی دزدکی اومدی اینجا؟
- I thought maybe they'd gotten to you.
فکر کردم شاید اونها تو رو گرفته باشن.
- Oh, yeah? Why do you care about my weIIbeing aII of a sudden?
چی شده یکدفعه تو اینقدر نگران سلامتی من شدی؟
@lovely_english
- What difference does it make?
مگه فرقی هم داره؟ برای کسی چه اهمیتی داره؟
- AII the difference.
فرق داره. مهمه.
- Nobody got your testimony.
هیچکس شهادت تو رو نشنیده.
- That's the reason I'm stiII breathing.
به همین دلیله که تا الان زنده ام.
- What you sneaking in here for?
پس برای چی دزدکی اومدی اینجا؟
- I thought maybe they'd gotten to you.
فکر کردم شاید اونها تو رو گرفته باشن.
- Oh, yeah? Why do you care about my weIIbeing aII of a sudden?
چی شده یکدفعه تو اینقدر نگران سلامتی من شدی؟
آیا در آزمون Speaking لهجه مهم هست؟
🆎Spoken English is cultural
✅When you read books written by British, American, or Australian authors, you will rarely find any differences in the language, except for a few spellings. But Spoken English is much more dependent on the culture of the speakers. Different groups use various accents, slang and idioms to communicate their shared identity. As an IELTS candidate, you don’t need to worry about accents and you should avoid slang completely. However, using a few common idioms can help to show that you’re familiar with the conventions of Spoken English.
@ieltslearner
🆎Spoken English is cultural
✅When you read books written by British, American, or Australian authors, you will rarely find any differences in the language, except for a few spellings. But Spoken English is much more dependent on the culture of the speakers. Different groups use various accents, slang and idioms to communicate their shared identity. As an IELTS candidate, you don’t need to worry about accents and you should avoid slang completely. However, using a few common idioms can help to show that you’re familiar with the conventions of Spoken English.
@ieltslearner
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فعل عبارتی امروز:
Piss somebody off : (spoken) (not polite) annoy someone very much
E.g., the way she treats me really pisses me off.
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Piss somebody off : (spoken) (not polite) annoy someone very much
E.g., the way she treats me really pisses me off.
@ieltslearner
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این پی دی اف رو حتما ببینید.لغات مهم رو در قالب پرسش و پاسخ آموزش میدهد.
هدف #تقویت اسپیکینگ میباشد.
موضوع انتخابی#غذا میباشد.
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هدف #تقویت اسپیکینگ میباشد.
موضوع انتخابی#غذا میباشد.
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list of some idioms
♦️Rome Was Not Built In One Day:
If you want something to be completely properly, then its going to take time.
✅Rule Of Thumb:
A rough estimate.
♦️Run out of steam:
To be completely out of energy.
✅Practice Makes Perfect:
By constantly practicing, you will become better.
♦️Pull the plug:
To stop something. To bring something to an end.
✅Pulling Your Leg:
Tricking someone as a joke.
♦️Put a sock in it:
To tell noisy person or a group to be quiet.
✅Over My Dead Body:
When you absolutely will not allow something to happen.
♦️Off On The Wrong Foot:
Getting a bad start on a relationship or task.
✅Off The Hook:
No longer have to deal with a tough situation.
♦️Off the Record:
Something said in confidence that the one speaking doesn't want attributed to him/her.
☘On Pins And Needles:
Anxious or nervous, especially in anticipation of something.
☘On The Fence:
Undecided.
☘On The Same Page:
When multiple people all agree on the same thing.
☘Out Of The Blue:
Something that suddenly and unexpectedly occurs.
☘Out On A Limb:
When someone puts themself in a risky situation.
💯Out On The Town:
To enjoy yourself by going out.
💯Off On The Wrong Foot:
Getting a bad start on a relationship or task.
💯Off The Hook:
No longer have to deal with a tough situation.
💯Off the Record:
Something said in confidence that the one speaking doesn't want attributed to him/her.
💯On Pins And Needles:
Anxious or nervous, especially in anticipation of something.
🆎On The Fence:
Undecided.
🆎On The Same Page:
When multiple people all agree on the same thing.
🆎Out Of The Blue:
Something that suddenly and unexpectedly occurs.
🆎Out On A Limb:
When someone puts themself in a risky situation.
🆎Out On The Town:
To enjoy yourself by going out.
@ieltslearner
♦️Rome Was Not Built In One Day:
If you want something to be completely properly, then its going to take time.
✅Rule Of Thumb:
A rough estimate.
♦️Run out of steam:
To be completely out of energy.
✅Practice Makes Perfect:
By constantly practicing, you will become better.
♦️Pull the plug:
To stop something. To bring something to an end.
✅Pulling Your Leg:
Tricking someone as a joke.
♦️Put a sock in it:
To tell noisy person or a group to be quiet.
✅Over My Dead Body:
When you absolutely will not allow something to happen.
♦️Off On The Wrong Foot:
Getting a bad start on a relationship or task.
✅Off The Hook:
No longer have to deal with a tough situation.
♦️Off the Record:
Something said in confidence that the one speaking doesn't want attributed to him/her.
☘On Pins And Needles:
Anxious or nervous, especially in anticipation of something.
☘On The Fence:
Undecided.
☘On The Same Page:
When multiple people all agree on the same thing.
☘Out Of The Blue:
Something that suddenly and unexpectedly occurs.
☘Out On A Limb:
When someone puts themself in a risky situation.
💯Out On The Town:
To enjoy yourself by going out.
💯Off On The Wrong Foot:
Getting a bad start on a relationship or task.
💯Off The Hook:
No longer have to deal with a tough situation.
💯Off the Record:
Something said in confidence that the one speaking doesn't want attributed to him/her.
💯On Pins And Needles:
Anxious or nervous, especially in anticipation of something.
🆎On The Fence:
Undecided.
🆎On The Same Page:
When multiple people all agree on the same thing.
🆎Out Of The Blue:
Something that suddenly and unexpectedly occurs.
🆎Out On A Limb:
When someone puts themself in a risky situation.
🆎Out On The Town:
To enjoy yourself by going out.
@ieltslearner
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