{"id":698,"date":"2020-12-12T11:50:37","date_gmt":"2020-12-12T11:50:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/webberz.in\/blog\/?p=698"},"modified":"2025-02-24T18:17:26","modified_gmt":"2025-02-24T18:17:26","slug":"idioms-and-phrases-for-ielts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/webberz.in\/blog\/?p=698","title":{"rendered":"Idioms and Phrases for IELTS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Most commonly used Idioms.<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Use Idiomatic Language naturally and accurately in the IELTS Speaking Test<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The correct use of idioms in English conversations is the way to separate native English speakers from those that learn English as a foreign language. In the IELTS speaking test, using <strong>idioms can really help boost your score, if used properly<\/strong>. Nevertheless, it can also lower your score, if you can\u2018t use them correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Idiom <\/strong>\u2013 A group of words (or a single word) that have a meaning that is not understood by combining the standard definitions of the individual words (though that meaning may sometimes be inferred).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Idioms are a style or form of (often artistic) expression, characteristic of a particular language, group, subculture, school of thought, generation, or medium (for example, movies and television).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To master idioms really requires to understand them intellectually (perhaps by first reading) and also to hear them used properly by native speakers (or near-native speakers) of English.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learning some key idioms and their usages can help your score in IELTS writing and speaking tasks. Do not try to use an idiom in an IELTS task unless you understand it and can use it properly. This is easier when writing an idiom than when speaking it. If using it in the<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>IELTS speaking test, you should be able to use it with the proper inflection (pitch, tone, modulation, emphasis). It is important to think of the context of to whom or what the idiom is directed towards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>on the dot <\/strong>\u2013 happens at a particular time, precise time, exactly time.<ul><li>The class will start at 8:00 a.m. on the dot, so don\u2018t be late!<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>and then some <\/strong>\u2013 and even more; and more than has been mentioned.<ul><li>It looked like 20,000 people and then some were crowded into the stadium. Investors in the business got their money back and then some.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Find my feet <\/strong>\u2013 to become comfortable doing something.<ul><li>Moving to a new city was difficult as first, but I soon found my feet.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>read my\/your\/his mind <\/strong>\u2013 W \u2013 refers to the idea that thoughts are known by another.<ul><li>I was surprised he knew what I was planning, like he could read my mind.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>before long <\/strong>\u2013 a rather short amount of time.<ul><li>I will be gone before long, but I hope you learn a lot<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Cost an arm and a leg <\/strong>\u2013 really expensive.<ul><li>This dress is really nice, but it cost me an arm and a leg.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Set in their ways <\/strong>\u2013 not wanting to change<ul><li>My parents are quite traditional and set in their ways<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>(the) bottom line&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/strong>\u2013 most important number or information.<ul><li>My bottom line to do this job is freedom from meddling!<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Don\u2018t give me the details of what the client said about the bid, just tell me his bottom line.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>burn the midnight oil <\/strong>\u2013 stay up late, esp work late<ul><li>We\u2018re gonna have to burn the midnight oil to get this job done by tomorrow.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>call it a day <\/strong>\u2013 end the job (or task) for the day, (or night)<ul><li>Well, it was nice chatting with you, but it\u2018s time for me to call it a day.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>change one\u2019s mind <\/strong>\u2013 to change a decision or opinion.<ul><li>Nothing you have told me motivates me to change my mind.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Over the moon <\/strong>\u2013 to be extremely pleased or happy.<ul><li>I was over the moon when I passed my speaking test.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>(Right) off the top of my head <\/strong>\u2013 saying something without giving it too much thought or without precise knowledge.<ul><li>You are familiar enough with the data. Give us the information off the top of your head.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>catch your\/my\/his eye <\/strong>\u2013 something or someone that has a visual attraction for you, can be a written description as well. Really is often used to introduce this idiom.<ul><li>That pretty girl really caught my eye. Do any of these watches catch your eye? The price on that advertised special really caught my eye.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>down in the dumps <\/strong>\u2013 unhappy, sad<ul><li>She\u2018s a bit down in the dumps because she failed one of her exams.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>(on the) cutting edge <\/strong>\u2013 the most modern, up to date process or product\/equipment<ul><li>His teaching process is on the cutting edge. This new computer is cutting edge technology.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Put all your eggs in one basket <\/strong>\u2013 put all your money or effort into one thing.<ul><li>Don\u2018t put all your eggs in one basket. You should apply to lots of different universities<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>chill out <\/strong>\u2013 relax, calm down<ul><li>Despite terrorism, Obama still kept calm, and told his staff to chill out, and got back to work.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Miss the boat <\/strong>\u2013 miss an opportunity.<ul><li>I sent my application in late and I think I missed the boat.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>(to be) fed up with <\/strong>\u2013 tired of, disgusted with<ul><li>Be careful, I think the boss is fed up with us today<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Once in a blue moon <\/strong>\u2013 happens very rarely.<ul><li>A student will get a 9 in the IELTS writing test once in a blue moon.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>white elephant <\/strong>\u2013 an unprofitable investment, something that is large and unwieldy and is a nuisance and\/or expensive to maintain.<ul><li>That new motorbike I bought is really a white elephant, it is expensive and too big for these streets.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>bump into <\/strong>\u2013 to meet someone by chance<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>I bumped into my old friends at the seminar for education officials<\/li><li><strong>A drop in the ocean <\/strong>\u2013 every small part of something much bigger.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Just learning idioms is a drop in the ocean when it comes to preparing for the speaking test.<\/li><li><strong>work flat out <\/strong>\u2013 work very hard<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The employees have been working flat out to get the job finished ahead of the deadline.<\/li><li><strong>The in thing <\/strong>\u2013 something fashionable.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The new iPhone is really the in thing at the moment.<\/li><li><strong>make a fuss over <\/strong>\u2013 overly care for someone\/something<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Whenever they visit, Grandma she makes a fuss over the children.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Run of the mill <\/strong>\u2013 average, ordinary<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Apple phones are very run of the mill these days.<\/li><li><strong>far-fetched <\/strong>\u2013 usually refers to an idea, choice, decision, plan that may be unusual, probably not a good choice.<ul><li>The government\u2018s choice for the new Defense Secretary seemed pretty far-fetched to the opposition party.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>ace <\/strong>\u2013 to do well. Usually used relating to a test, competition, something with a score, or a clear winner or loser.<ul><li>He aced the history test. He is an ace pitcher\/batter\/tennis player.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>A hot potato <\/strong>\u2013 a controversial topic.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Abortion and capital punishment are hot potatoes in my country at the moment.<\/li><li><strong>Get a kick out of (something) <\/strong>\u2013 to get excitement or pleasure from an event or thought.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>I really get a kick out of seeing the crazy things carried on motorbikes sometimes.<\/li><li><strong>bent out of shape <\/strong>\u2013 often used to admonish others not to be too upset.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Don\u2018t get all bent out of shape about the way they drive over here!<\/li><li><strong>Give (lend) somebody a hand <\/strong>\u2013 to give some forms of assistance with a task<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Could you give me a hand with this shipment?<\/li><li><strong>Sit on the fence <\/strong>\u2013 to be undecided.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>I haven\u2018t made my mind up about that issue, I\u2018ll have to sit on the fence.<\/li><li><strong>A piece of cake <\/strong>\u2013 very easy.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Getting a band 6 in the speaking test will be a piece of cake.<\/li><li><strong>hit the books <\/strong>\u2013 to study, usually intensively<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>I will sit the IELTS test next week. That\u2018s why I have been hitting the books all day long.<\/li><li><strong>Soul mate <\/strong>\u2013 someone you trust very deeply<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>My husband is not just my lover, he\u2018s my soul mate.<\/li><li><strong>broke <\/strong>\u2013 usually financial related, have no money, can also generally reference a state<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>I can\u2018t afford to go on holiday \u2013 I\u2018m (flat) broke.<\/li><li><strong>(Go) back to the drawing board <\/strong>\u2013 to start planning something again because the first plan failed<ul><li>Our plan didn\u2018t work out, so it\u2018s back to the drawing board.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Go the extra mile <\/strong>\u2013 To make an extra effort; do more than usual<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>You had better not forget 8 leadership attributes that make you go the extra mile.<\/li><li><strong>crash course <\/strong>\u2013 a quick lesson<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>We need a crash course in idioms for this IELTS program.<\/li><li><strong>up-to-the-minute <\/strong>\u2013 the very latest or most recent<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Now we\u2018re going live to our reporter in Washington for up-to-the-minute news on the crisis.<\/li><li><strong>On the go <\/strong>\u2013 busy<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>I feel as though we always need to be on the go because life\u2018s too short to be idle!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>up-market <\/strong>\u2013 Relatively expensive and designed to appeal to wealthy consumers<ul><li>an up-market restaurant that is quite pricey but also quite good<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>cram <\/strong>\u2013 to try to accomplish a lot quickly, also can mean to try to put a lot of items in a tight fit<ul><li>The students are all cramming to get ready for the exams.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>in high spirits <\/strong>\u2013 extremely happy<ul><li>They\u2018d had a couple of drinks and were in high spirits.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>keep one\u2019s chin up <\/strong>\u2013 remain brave and keep on trying ; remain cheerful in difficult circumstances.<ul><li>Keep your chin up. Don\u2018t take your troubles to bed with you<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Keep your chin up. Things will get better sooner or later<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>read my\/your\/his mind<\/strong>\u2013 guess what somebody is thinking<ul><li>I was surprised he knew what I was planning, like he could read my mind.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>get the ball rolling <\/strong>\u2013 start doing something, especially something big<ul><li>I decided to set the ball rolling and got up to dance.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>You should get the ball rolling as soon as possible to be well-prepared for the IELTS test.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>for ages <\/strong>\u2013 for a very long time<ul><li>I waited for ages but he never showed up<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>fill in for someone <\/strong>\u2013 do someone\u2018s work while he is away; substitute for<ul><li>Bill&nbsp; is going to be filling in for me while I\u2018m out on maternity leave.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>antsy <\/strong>\u2013 getting restless.<ul><li>The guys are getting antsy, we need to go somewhere else before they get too noisy.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>(as) easy as pie <\/strong>\u2013 very easy<ul><li>For Tom, getting a graphic design certificate was easy as pie \u2013he seemed to have a natural talent for it.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>under the weather <\/strong>\u2013 sick; not completely well<ul><li>I noticed that the cat was looking a little under the weather.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>fingers-crossed <\/strong>= keep one\u2018s fingers crossed (for someone or something) \u2013 to wish for luck for someone or something<ul><li>fingers crossed for your driving test<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>We\u2018re keeping our fingers crossed that he\u2018ll be healthy again very soon<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>have a chin-wag <\/strong>\u2013 have a long conversation between friends; have a chat<ul><li>We had a good chin-wag over a bottle of wine.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>chicken scratch (n) <\/strong>\u2013 the handwriting that is crammed or illegible<ul><li>His signature\u2014an unforgeably idiosyncratic chicken scratch<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>the wee hours <\/strong>\u2013 after midnight<ul><li>He was up until the wee hours trying to finish his work.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>a blessing in a disguise <\/strong>\u2013 something that seems bad or unlucky at first, but results in something good happening later<ul><li>Losing that job was a blessing in disguise really.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>all in the same boat <\/strong>\u2013 in the same difficult situation as someone else<ul><li>None of us has any money, so we\u2018re all in the same boat.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>beating around the bush <\/strong>\u2013 avoid the main topic and not speaking directly about it<ul><li>Let\u2018s stop beating about the bush and discuss this matter<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>early bird (someone who gets up early)<\/strong><ul><li>I never miss sunrise. I\u2018m an early bird.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>a breath of fresh air <\/strong>\u2013 something that is new &amp; refreshing<ul><li>Selena was a talented and beautiful entertainer, a breath of fresh air in an industry full of people all trying to copy each other.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>keep an eye on<\/strong>\u2013 to monitor a situation, not forget about it.<ul><li>Keep an eye on the noodles, there almost done.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>keep your nose to the grindstone <\/strong>\u2013 continue to put forward a good effort<ul><li>If you keep your nose to the grindstone, you will finish this job tonight.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>know something [it, this] inside out <\/strong>\u2013 to be totally familiar with<ul><li>He knows that subject backwards and forwards.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>leave well enough alone <\/strong>\u2013 to not try to change something that is good enough<ul><li>This repair is not perfect, but let\u2018s leave well enough alone.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>now and then<\/strong>\u2013 on an occasional basis, often &#8220;every&#8221; is used as the first word of this idiomatic phrase.<ul><li>Every now and then I have a good idea.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>A Penny for Your Thoughts <\/strong>\u2013 ask someone who is being very quiet what they are thinking about<ul><li>For several minutes they sat silently, then finally she looked at him and said, \u2015A penny for your thoughts, Walter.\u2016<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Against the clock <\/strong>\u2013 do something as fast as possible and try to finish it before a certain time.<ul><li>With her term paper due on Monday, she was racing against the clock to finish it<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Lend an ear <\/strong>\u2013 to listen carefully and in a friendly way to someone<ul><li>If you have any problems, go to Claire. She\u2018ll always lend a sympathetic ear.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>on cloud nine <\/strong>\u2013 very happy; deliriously happy<ul><li>She just bought her first new car and she\u2018s on cloud nine.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>bushed <\/strong>\u2013 tired.<ul><li>I am totally bushed after staying up so late.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>hard feelings <\/strong>\u2013 the emotion of being upset or offended.<ul><li>I am sorry I have to fire you. No hard feelings, okay?<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>hit the hay <\/strong>\u2013 go to bed<ul><li>It\u2018s after 12 o\u2018clock. I think it\u2018s time to hit the hay.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>be sick to death of something\/doing something <\/strong>\u2013 to be angry and bored because something unpleasant has been happening for too long<ul><li>I\u2018m sick to death of doing nothing but work. Let\u2018s go out tonight and have fun.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>(come) rain or shine <\/strong>\u2013 means something will happen regardless of weather or other difficulties.<ul><li>I will be on time for the class, rain or shine. Come rain or shine, she is always smiling.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>be all ears <\/strong>\u2013 eager and ready to listen<ul><li>I\u2018m all ears, waiting to hear your latest excuse for not getting this job done!<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>in the nick of time <\/strong>\u2013 not too late, but very close<ul><li>I got to the drugstore just in the nick of time. It\u2018s a good thing, because I really need this medicine!<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>fresh\/clean out of something <\/strong>\u2013 have sold or used up the last of something<ul><li>I have to go buy some more milk. It seems we\u2018re fresh out now.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>have\/get mixed feelings about something <\/strong>\u2013 to be uncertain about something<ul><li>I have mixed feelings about my trip to England. I love the people, but the climate upsets me.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Give it one\u2019s best shot <\/strong>\u2013 do the best that one can<ul><li>This test question is really tough! I\u2018ll give it my best shot, and I\u2018ll get some marks for doing my best.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>In deep water <\/strong>\u2013 in difficulty; in trouble or in a dangerous situation<ul><li>He has not submitted his dissertation so he\u2018s in deep water.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>next to nothing <\/strong>\u2013 to cost very little<ul><li>I went to the new discount store and bought these new shoes for only five dollars. That\u2018s next to nothing!<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>To be up in arms about something <\/strong>\u2013 upset or angry about something.<ul><li>She has been up in arms about the rent increase.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Put yourself in somebody\u2019s shoes <\/strong>\u2013 imagine that you are in somebody\u2018s position in order to understand his\/her feelings<ul><li>If you put yourself in my shoes, you would understand why I made that decision<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>At all costs <\/strong>\u2013 do everything you can to achieve\/succeed something<ul><li>My dream is to become a successful businessman and I will work hard for it at all costs.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Explore all avenues <\/strong>\u2013 investigate every possible means to find a solution to a given problem or to achieve a desired outcome.<ul><li>We need to explore all avenues before doing something that is not very safe to a great number of people in order to minimize unfavorable consequences<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>On the ball <\/strong>\u2013 active and aware of things<ul><li>Our staff is really on the ball to get projects done on time.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Throw in the towel <\/strong>\u2013 Give up on something<ul><li>I\u2018ve spent too much time on this project to throw in the towel now.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Down to earth <\/strong>\u2013 practical and realistic; Back to reality<ul><li>It\u2018s time we were brought down to earth to figure out difficult situation, and offer a good solution.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Full of beans <\/strong>\u2013 A person who is lively, active and healthy.<ul><li>I really enjoy being with my best friend because he is always full of beans.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Get a head start <\/strong>\u2013 Start before all others.<ul><li>This year we\u2018ll get a head start on the competition by running more advertisements.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Hear on the grapevine <\/strong>&#8211; This idiom means \u2018to hear rumors\u2018 about something or someone.<ul><li>I heard on the grapevine that she was pregnant, but I don\u2018t know anything more.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Hit the nail on the head <\/strong>&#8211; To be right about something<ul><li>Mike hit the nail on the head when he said most people can use a computer without knowing how it works.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>In the heat of the moment <\/strong>&#8211; say or do it without thinking because you are very angry or excited<ul><li>She doesn\u2018t hate you. She just said that in the heat of the moment.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>It takes two to tango <\/strong>&#8211; both people involved in a bad situation are responsible for it<ul><li>She blames Tracy for stealing her husband. \u2017Well, it takes two to tango.\u2018<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Get\/jump on the bandwagon <\/strong>&#8211; Join a popular trend or activity.<ul><li>You jump on the bandwagon when all your friends begin eating at a new popular restaurant.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Keep something at bay <\/strong>&#8211; Keep something away<ul><li>She fought to keep her unhappiness at bay.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Kill two birds with one stone <\/strong>&#8211; to accomplish two different things at the same time.<ul><li>I killed two birds with one stone and saw some old friends while I was in Leeds visiting my parents.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Last straw <\/strong>&#8211; The final problem in a series of problems.<ul><li>This is the last straw. I\u2018m calling the police.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Let sleeping dogs lie <\/strong>&#8211; to not talk about things which have caused problems in the past, or to not try to change a situation because you might cause problems<ul><li>Jane knew she should report the accident but decided to let sleeping dogs lie.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Let the cat out of the bag <\/strong>&#8211; To reveal a secret or a surprise, often without an intention to do so<ul><li>It\u2018s a secret. Try not to let the cat out of the bag.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Not playing with a full deck <\/strong>&#8211; Someone who lacks intelligence.<ul><li>Jim\u2018s a nice guy, but with some of the foolish things he does, I wonder if he\u2018s not playing with a full deck.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Far cry from <\/strong>&#8211; Very different from<ul><li>What you did was a far cry from what you said you were going to do.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Give the benefit of the doubt <\/strong>&#8211; to decide you will believe someone or something<ul><li>I didn\u2018t know whether his story was true or not, but I decided to give him the benefit of the doubt.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Pull the wool over someone\u2019s eyes <\/strong>&#8211; Deceive someone into thinking well of them.<ul><li>You can\u2018t pull the wool over my eyes. I know what\u2018s going on.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>See eye to eye <\/strong>&#8211; two (or more people) agree on something.<ul><li>My father and I see eye to eye on most things.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Take with a grain of salt <\/strong>&#8211; Consider something to be not completely true or right<ul><li>I\u2018ve read the article, which I take with a grain of salt.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Taste of your own medicine <\/strong>&#8211; Means that something happens to you, or is done to you that you have done to someone else<ul><li>Tom talks way too much \u2013 but last night he met someone who talked even more than he does, and he got frustrated. 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