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41 Must-Know Idioms for Intermediate/IELTS/TOEFL Exams (With Examples!)
June 22, 2025

41 Must-Know Idioms for Intermediate/IELTS/TOEFL Exams (With Examples!)

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 ( مکمل جائزہ ) I took a bird’s eye view  of my new book.   2-     A bolt from the blue    ( ناگہانی مصیبت )   The storm came like  a bolt from the blue . 3-     Above board  ( صاف اور  شفاف ) His dealings are  above board . 4-     A close-fisted man  ( ایک کنجوس آدمی ) A close-fisted man  never spends a penny. 5-     A fair-weather ...
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2 comments

  1. Anonymous
    Anonymous
    29 March 2024 at 07:34
    Ay ga b k ni koi
  2. Anonymous
    29 March 2024 at 07:33
    acha hai