باید توجه داشت که استفاده از ضرب‌المثل‌ها در آزمون آیلتس باید با احتیاط و در جاهای مناسب باشد. در زیر ۴۰ ایدیم کاربردی برای آیلتس را با مثال بریتان فرآهم کرده ایم:
1. A piece of cake: چیزی بسیار آسان
• This math problem is just a piece of cake for me.
2. Hit the nail on the head: به درستی پیش‌بینی کردن یا تشخیص دادن/ زدی تو خال
• You guessed completely right in this regard. Actually, you hit the nail on its head.
3. Practice makes perfect: نابرده رنج گنج میسر نمی شود/ کار نیکو کردن از پر کردن است
• To learn any skill, you need to do continuous practice because practice makes perfect.
4. Break a leg: برای شما موفقیت آرزو می‌کنم
• I wish you the best of luck for your theater performance tonight. Break a leg!
5. By rule of thumb: با یک حساب سرانگتشتی/طبق قاعده و قانون همیشگی
• As a rule of thumb, simple and concise rules and laws are used to solve certain problems.
6. Time flies: زمان بسیار سریع می‌گذرد
• It feels like yesterday when I started college, but now I’m graduating. Time flies!
7. Let the cat out of the bag: رازی را فاش کردن
• Sarah accidentally let the cat out of the bag about the surprise party, so it’s no longer a secret.
8. Bent over backwards doing sth: تمام تلاش خود را برای انجام کاری کردن
• The team bent over backwards to meet the tight deadline, working late nights and weekends.
9. Break the ice: برقراری ارتباط در ابتدای یک رابطه/ شکستن یخ رابطه
• At the networking event, I tried to break the ice by asking people about their hobbies and interests.
10. Cost an arm and a leg: خیلی گران بودن
• The designer handbag she bought at the boutique cost her an arm and a leg, but she loves it.
11. Once in a blue moon: خیلی به ندرت
• My brother, who lives abroad, visits us once in a blue moon, so it’s always a special occasion when he’s here.
12. Smell a rat/it’s fishy: !شرایط خوب پیش نمیره، مشکوکه
• The deal they offered seemed too good to be true; I smell a rat, so I’m doing some research before committing.
13. Pull someone’s leg: با کسی شوخی کردن
• When my friend told me he won the lottery, I thought he was pulling my leg until he showed me the ticket.
14. Catch someone’s eye: جذب توجه کردن
• Her colorful artwork really caught the eye of the gallery owner, and now she has an exhibition.
15. Get the ball rolling: شروع به کار کردن
• To start the project, we need someone to take the lead and get the ball rolling with a clear plan.
16. Water under the bridge: !گذشته‌ها گذشته
• We had our differences in the past, but now we’re good friends; it’s all water under the bridge.
17. Bite off more than you can chew: برای شما چیزی بسیار سخت شده است، لقمه بزرگتر از دهان
• She accepted multiple job offers and now has too much work to handle; she definitely bit off more than she can chew.
18. Burn the midnight oil: شبانه‌روزی کردن برای کار کردن، دود چراغ خوردن
• During exam week, I had to burn the midnight oil to study and prepare for my final exams.
19. Jump the gun: پیش از موعد یک کاری را شروع کردن
• The company announced the product launch prematurely; it seems they jumped the gun, and the product wasn’t ready.
20. Leave no stone unturned: هیچ چیزی را از دست ندادن
• In their search for the missing hiker, the rescue team left no stone unturned, exploring every possible trail.
21. Over the moon: شدیداً خوشحال بودن
• She was over the moon when she received the acceptance letter from her dream university.
22. Take a rain check: درخواست تعویق کردن
• I can’t make it to the concert tonight, but can I take a rain check and join you next time?
23. Between a rock and a hard place: بین بد و بدتر بودن
• With the tight deadline and limited resources, we were caught between a rock and a hard place when trying to complete the project.
24. You can’t judge a book by its cover: برای درک چیزی باید آن را به طور کامل بررسی کرد
• He may seem quiet and reserved, but you can’t judge a book by its cover; he’s actually a brilliant musician.
25. A picture is worth a thousand words: تصویر گویا تر از هزاران کلمه است
• The photograph of the sunset over the mountains was so breathtaking that it truly felt like a picture is worth a thousand words.
26. Don’t put all your eggs in one basket: خطرناک است که تمام امیدتان را به یک کار بیفزایید
• Instead of investing all your money in one stock, it’s wise to diversify your investments. Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.
27. Every cloud has a silver lining: در هر مشکلی، چیزی خوب هم وجود دارد
• Despite losing his job, he found a new opportunity that he enjoys; every cloud has a silver lining.
28. Hustle and bustle: شلوغی و هیاهو
• I prefer to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and spend my weekends in a quiet countryside cabin.
29. Actions speak louder than words: به عمل کاربرآید به سخنرانی نیست
• Instead of promising to help, show your support through actions; remember, actions speak louder than words.
30. Rome wasn’t built in a day: به دست آوردن چیزی زمان بر است و نیاز به صبر دارد
• Learning a new skill or language takes time and practice; Rome wasn’t built in a day, and neither is expertise.
31. Money talks: پول حرف اول را میزنه
• The wealthy businessman used his financial influence to get the project approved; in this industry, money talks.
32. Couch potato: آدم تنبل زمان زیادی را جلوی تلویزیون صرف می کند
• Instead of going out and being active, he’s become a couch potato, spending most of his free time watching TV.
33. Full of beans: آدم سرحال و بانشاط و فعال
• Despite the long hike, she’s still full of beans and ready for more adventure.
34. A bad egg: فرد نادرست و غیر قابل اعتماد
• Be cautious around him; he’s known to be a bad egg and has a history of dishonesty.
35. Down to earth: فرد کاردان و واقعگرا
• Despite his fame and fortune, he remains down to earth, always treating others with respect.
36. Party pooper: آدم مهمانی خراب کن! آدم عنق و کسل کننده در مهمانی ها
• At the birthday party, he sat in the corner and complained about the music; he was a real party pooper.
37. Eager beaver: آدم پر جنب و جوش و فعال که مشتاق به کار است
• She’s an eager beaver at the office, always volunteering for new projects and tasks.
38. To be in sb’s shoes: جای کسی بودن
• I can’t imagine being in his shoes, dealing with such a difficult situation.
39. Drive sb mad/crazy: کسی را دیوانه کردن
• The constant noise from the construction site next door is driving me crazy; I can’t concentrate.
40. Black sheep: فردی که در یک خانواده و یا گروه از دیگران متفاوت است معمولا به بدی! / مایه ننگ
• Among all the successful siblings, he’s considered the black sheep for his criminal activities.
