10 expressions to help you get a Band 7 in IELTS (Lesson 2)

Many test takers know that using idiomatic expressions in IELTS helps you get a higher score. Not so many know WHAT expressions to use, and HOW to use them appropriately. In this video Adam, an ex-IELTS examiner with 10 years of experience, gives you 10 excellent idioms to use, to get a Band 7 or higher score in your IELTS Speaking or Writing test. Adam explains what every expression means and how to use it in a sentence. To check YOUR own Speaking score, visit If you’d like to copy and save these useful expressions for later, here is a list, have a look at the idioms below and ask yourself: A. Do you know what they mean? B. Can you use them in a sentence? 10 expressions to help you get a Band 7 in IELTS: 1. A blessing in disguise 2. A dime a dozen 3. To beat around the bush 4. Better late than never 5. To bite the bullet 6. To call it a day 7. To cut somebody some slack 8. To cut corners 9. To get out of hand 10. To get something out of your system For more IELTS videos check Adam’s channel: