Idioms for IELTS

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A tooth for a tooth

Definition:

To punish someone for an offence one does.

A Penny for Your Thoughts

Definition:

asksomeone who is being very quiet about, what is on their mind.

be sick to death of something/doing something

Definition:

to be angry and bored because something unpleasant has been happening for too long

By the skin of one’s teeth

Definition:

barely

Chip off the old block

Definition:

To resemble one’s parents

Full of beans

Definition:

A person who is lively, active and healthy.

Get a head start

Definition:

Start before all others

hard feelings

Definition:

the emotion of being upset or offended

Put yourself in somebody’s shoes

Definition:

imagine that you are in somebody’s position in order to understand his/her feelings

Throw in the towel

Definition:

Give up on something

Thank you

Share with friends and family.

There’s always room for bliss.