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Advanced Phrases For IELTS Speaking With Meaning
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To put it in a nutshell
Meaning:
to summarize something in a few words.
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By and large
Meaning:
on the whole, generally speaking
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On the flip side
Meaning:
on the other hand, taking an opposing view or perspective
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To cut a long story short
Meaning:
to give a brief version of a long story or explanation
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To be on the fence
Meaning:
to be undecided or neutral about something
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To play devil's advocate
Meaning:
to argue the opposite position for the sake of debate
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To take something with a grain of salt
Meaning:
to not take something too seriously, to be skeptical or cautious
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To think outside the box
Meaning:
to approach a problem or situation in a creative or unconventional way
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To be in the same boat
Meaning:
to be in the same situation as someone else, to share the same problem or experience
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To hit the nail on the head
Meaning:
To identify or state something correctly, to be exactly right
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