{"id":1534,"date":"2017-04-12T08:03:41","date_gmt":"2017-04-12T08:03:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.britishielts.in\/blog\/?p=1534"},"modified":"2017-04-12T08:03:41","modified_gmt":"2017-04-12T08:03:41","slug":"be-careful-before-using-an-idiom-in-your-ielts-writing-modules","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/britishielts.in\/blog\/be-careful-before-using-an-idiom-in-your-ielts-writing-modules\/","title":{"rendered":"Be Careful, Before Using an Idiom in Your IELTS Writing Module"},"content":{"rendered":"

An idiom is a phrase with a pictorial significance that doesn\u2019t accord with the actual meaning. In simple terms, an association of words connected by usage as having a meaning not deducible from those individual words.<\/p>\n

Some writers make the best use of idioms to add colors, and a touch of flamboyance to their piece of writing, while others are adamant about their work to keep it as simple as possible for their readers. Though idioms can certainly clutter your article, blog, or document with unnecessary details, they may also introduce powerful imagery to your text, and this can magnetize the readers.<\/p>\n

Now, coming to your IELTS written module- be careful, before using an Idiom in your IELTS, otherwise in the course of making your content more attractive you may end up losing some crucial marks.<\/p>\n

Know the Meaning<\/strong><\/p>\n

It is given that before adding an idiom, you should be through with its exact meaning, and not just its usage. What\u2019s more select the ones that seamlessly blend with the given context. For instance, informal idioms those, which are shouted in our daily-life make no sense in an academic writing task. Another facet to look in is the theme of the IELTS written text assignment.<\/p>\n

Take into Account Your Audience- IELTS Examiner<\/strong><\/p>\n

It goes without saying, idioms are often confusing and never impress middle-aged readers Idioms such as \u201cone over the eight,\u201d gone pear-shaped,\u201d and \u201cup sticks\u201d may force the examiner to reach out dictionary or surf internet to find their meaning, and this curtails your marks in the written module.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t Get Personal<\/strong><\/p>\n

No matter how empathetic and attractive they may sound, it is not ethical to use idioms to describe or criticize anyone, company, or an organization in your IELTS task.<\/p>\n

Stay Away From Clinches<\/strong><\/p>\n

When an expression is being overused or common, people gloss over it, and the same goes for IELTS written test. Idioms like \u201chit the nail on the head,\u201d look a gift horse in the mouth,\u201d and \u201cdon\u2019t count your chickens before they hatch,\u201d are so similar nowadays they no longer mean anything and act as clinches<\/p>\n

At last, most of the tips listed on the internet related to grammar syntax are no value, unless you through with your grammar, which comes after you join IELTS coaching classes of British IELTS<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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