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As mentioned in previous ICON+ blogs, using idiomatic expressions in your speaking and writing for the TOEFL and IELTS is a fantastic way to achieve top marks. Incorporating idioms into your sentences helps show the examiners your fluency in English. Furthermore, it adds emotion and creativity to your work.  If you are getting bored with your revision for TOEFL and IELTS, spice up your language by using some of the idiomatic phrases below in your speaking and writing.

Idiom: A piece of cake

Definition: A task that can be completed easily

Example: Making toast in the morning is a piece of cake.

Idiom: Go the extra mile

Definition: To go beyond what is expected or what is required.

Example: My teacher always goes the extra mile by staying behind after class to help me with my homework.

Idiom: Worlds apart

Definition: Completely different/contrasting

Example: Even though my husband and I were sitting in the same room, it felt like we were worlds apart.

Idiom: Apple of my eye

Definition: An individual who you cherish immensely

Example: My two year daughter, Jane, is the apple of my eye.

Idiom: Lend a hand

Definition:  To help someone

Example: I am moving out of my apartment this weekend and I have asked my friend James to lend me a hand with the packing.

Idiom: On the fence

Definition: Undecided about something

Example: The president is on the fence in regard to the recent pay cuts.

If you are still curious about idioms or want to learn more, you can check out another TOEFL idioms blog at http://icon-plus.com/iconmunity/blogs/toefl-idioms