Idioms for IELTS

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A tooth for a tooth

Definition:

To punish someone for an offence one does.

Example:

She deserved a tooth for a tooth and i am glad she got a good one.

A Penny for Your Thoughts

Definition:

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

Example:

For several minutes they sat silently, then finally she looked at him and said, “A penny for your thoughts, Walter.”

Against the clock

Definition:

do something as fast as possible and try to finish it before a certain time.

Example:

With her term paper due on Monday, she was racing against the clock to finish it.

be sick to death of something

Definition:

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

Example:

I’m sick to death of doing nothing but work. Let’s go out tonight and have fun.

be all ears

Definition:

eager and ready to listen

Example:

I’m all ears, waiting to hear your latest excuse for not getting this job done!

Chip off the old block

Definition:

To resemble one’s parents.

Example:

Their son was just a chip off the old block with blue eyes of his father and a smile that bore resemblance to his mother.

Down to earth

Definition:

practical and realistic; Back to reality

Example:

It’s time we were brought down to earth to figure out a difficult situation, and offer a good solution.

Full of beans

Definition:

A person who is lively, active and healthy.

Example:

I really enjoy being with my best friend because he is always full of beans.

Get a head start

Definition:

Start before all others.

Example:

This year we’ll get a head start on the competition by running more advertisements.

hard feelings

Definition:

the emotion of being upset or offended.

Example:

I am sorry I have to fire you. No hard feelings, okay?

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