Dear Learners Idioms can make or break your INTERMEDIATE/IELTS/TOEFL score! In case of INTERMEDIATE, examiners ask you to write such sentences as can make the meaning of the IDIOM else clear. The examiners of IELTS/TOEFL expect you to use them naturally in essays and speaking tests. This post covers the 41 most frequently tested idioms —each with: ✔ Clear meanings ✔ Exam-style examples ✔ Tips to avoid common mistakes {Bookmark this list and practice daily to sound like a native speaker!} 1- A bird’s eye view I took a bird’s eye view of my new book. 2- A bolt from the blue The storm came like a bolt from the blue . 3- Above board His dealings are above board . 4- A close-fisted man A close-fisted man never spends a penny. 5- A fair-weather friend A fair-weather friend leaves in difficulty. 6- All and sundry All and sundry ...
April 25, 2025
41 Must-Know Idioms for Intermediate/IELTS/TOEFL Exams (With Examples!)
Dear Learners Idioms can make or break your INTERMEDIATE/IELTS/TOEFL score! In case of INTERMEDIATE, examiners ask you to write such sentences as can make the meaning of the IDIOM else clear. The examiners of IELTS/TOEFL expect you to use them naturally in essays and speaking tests. This post covers the 41 most frequently tested idioms —each with: ✔ Clear meanings ✔ Exam-style examples ✔ Tips to avoid common mistakes {Bookmark this list and practice daily to sound like a native speaker!} 1- A bird’s eye view I took a bird’s eye view of my new book. 2- A bolt from the blue The storm came like a bolt from the blue . 3- Above board His dealings are above board . 4- A close-fisted man A close-fisted man never spends a penny. 5- A fair-weather friend A fair-weather friend leaves in difficulty. 6- All and sundry All and sundry ...
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