IDIOMS for IELTS Part – 39

A blessing in disguise: Something that seems bad or unlucky at first, but turns out to be good in the end.

Sentence: “Losing that job was a blessing in disguise—I found a much better opportunity a month later.”

Beat around the bush: To avoid talking directly about something, often because it’s uncomfortable or awkward.

Sentence: “Stop beating around the bush and just tell me if you want to go to the party or not.”

Burn bridges: To destroy relationships or opportunities, often through rash or irreversible actions.

Sentence: “He’s been rude to everyone at work, and now he’s burned his bridges with the whole team.”

Cry over spilled milk: To be upset about something that has already happened and cannot be changed.

Sentence: “I know you’re frustrated about the mistake, but there’s no use crying over spilled milk—let’s fix it.”

Every cloud has a silver lining: There is always something good in a bad situation.

Sentence: “I lost my job, but every cloud has a silver lining—I’ve had more time to focus on my health.”

Fit as a fiddle: In very good health or condition.

Sentence: “My grandmother is 80 years old but still fit as a fiddle.”

Get cold feet: To suddenly become nervous or scared about something, especially before an important event.

Sentence: “She was excited about the wedding, but got cold feet the night before and almost called it off.”

Give someone the cold shoulder: To ignore someone or treat them in an unfriendly manner.

Sentence: “After their argument, she gave him the cold shoulder for weeks.”

Hit the sack: To go to bed or sleep.

Sentence: “I’m exhausted from the trip. I think I’ll hit the sack early tonight.”

In hot water: In trouble or in a difficult situation.

Sentence: “He’s in hot water with the boss for missing the deadline.”

Jump on the bandwagon: To join or support something that is currently popular or trending.

Sentence: “I didn’t care about the new app at first, but now I’m jumping on the bandwagon because everyone’s using it.”

Keep your fingers crossed: To hope for good luck or a positive outcome.

Sentence: “I have an important interview tomorrow, so keep your fingers crossed for me!”

Let the cat out of the bag: To reveal a secret or disclose something that was supposed to be kept hidden.

Sentence: “We were planning a surprise for her birthday, but Mike let the cat out of the bag.”

Out of the frying pan and into the fire: To go from a bad situation to an even worse one.

Sentence: “I thought switching jobs would solve my problems, but it was out of the frying pan and into the fire.”