Describing Difficult Situations: Understanding the Idiom “A Tough Nut to Crack”
A Tough Nut to Crack Reading time: 4 minutes Introduction to the Idiom When you need to describe a situation...
Describing Immediate Action: “At the Drop of a Hat”
“At the drop of a hat” is an idiom used to indicate that something happens instantly or without any hesitation....
Describing Hard Work: “Burn the Midnight Oil”
"Burn the midnight oil" is an idiomatic expression that means staying up late to work or study. It’s perfect for...
Expressing Frequency: “Once in a Blue Moon”
Today, we're exploring the idiomatic expression "Once in a blue moon" to help you describe rare occurrences in a more...
Discussing Potential: “The Sky’s the Limit”
“The sky’s the limit” is a phrase used to indicate that there are no limits to what someone can achieve....
Describing Futility: “Flogging a Dead Horse”
This expression is particularly useful for describing actions or discussions that are unnecessary or futile, especially in IELTS speaking and...
Emphasising Certainty: “Without a doubt”
Today, we’re exploring the idiomatic expression “Without a doubt” to help you emphasize certainty with confidence and clarity. Emphasizing Certainty:...