IDIOMS FOR IELTS
Part – 2
A stitch in time saves nine
Meaning – Fix the problem now because it will get worse later
A storm in a teacup
Meaning – A big fuss about a small problem
Actions speak louder than words
Meaning – Believe what people do and not what they say
Add insult to injury
Meaning – To make a bad situation worse
An apple a day keeps the doctor away
Meaning- Apples are good for you
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure
Meaning- You can prevent a problem with little effort. Fixing it later is harder.
As right as rain
Meaning- Perfect
Barking up the wrong tree
Meaning- To be mistaken, to be looking for solutions in the wrong place
Beat around the bush
Meaning- Avoid saying what you mean, usually because it is uncomfortable
Better late than never
Meaning- Better to arrive late than not to come at all
