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Describe A Sport That You Only Have Watched Before But Have Not Played Yourself IELTSCUECARDS-VINODSHARMAIELTS

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Describe a sport that you only have watched before but have not played yourself. Introduction. Sports is something that everybody enjoys to play and watch. This really disconnects us from the real world and makes us totally engrossed in the game. Playing sports helps to strengthen our physical and mental strength while watching it also can give an adrenaline rush if the game reaches a tough competition. - What it is Here I am going to talk about football and it's my most favorite game all over the world and people are die hard fans of this game. In my country India people are cricket fans they enjoy playing and watching cricket and football is less played compared to cricket. - When you watched it. I am a cricket fan and I have played this game regularly since my childhood. Recently our city council decided to organize all outdoor games in the sports club and the motive was to promote sports so they included football teams from nearby towns. In summer all this games...
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List Of Conversational Idioms In English


50 Conversational idioms with meaning:

  • once in a blue moon: very rarely
  • A brainwave: a sudden good idea
  • A close shave/call: a situation in which you only just manage to avoid an accident
  • A close-fisted man: a miserly man
  • A cock and bull story: a silly story or excuse
  • A dead letter: a law or idea which is no longer effective
  • A dog in the manger: selfish
  • A dog’s life: disgraceful life
  • A fairy tale: a story for children
  • A feather in one’s cap: an achievement that makes you feel pleased and satisfied
  • A fish out of water: feeling uncomfortable
  • A Gala Day: A celebration day
  • A jailbird: someone who has spent a lot of time in prison
  • A green room: a room where actors relax
  • A hard/bitter pill to swallow: something very unpleasant that you have to accept
  • A house of cards: something that is likely to fall down
  • A Jack of all trades: someone who can do many types of work, but who often is not often skilled at any of them. 
  • A jailbird: a prisoner
  • A leap/shot in the dark: to do something without knowing its results
  • A man of his word: someone who keeps his promises
  • A man of iron will: strong will person
  • A man of letters: a learned man
  • A man of parts: a man who can do many things
  • A man of straw: a mere puppet, an unimportant man
  • A man/woman after one’s own heart: a man with similar taste to mine
  • A mare’s nest: a discovery of no value
  • A narrow escape: just to be safe from danger
  • A near miss: a situation in which an accident is barely avoided 
  • A necessary evil: something bad that you have to accept to get what you want
  • A passing fancy: one that does not last long
  • A rolling stone: the person who keeps changing his views
  • A rope of sand: illusory or deceptive security
  • A Sight for sore eyes: a pleasant and refreshing sight / a most welcome sight
  • A Snake in the grass: a person who cannot be trusted
  • A split second: an extremely short period of time
  • A square meal: a good satisfying meal
  • A square peg in a round hole: someone or something that does not suit the position or situation they are in. 
  • A stroke of luck: something lucky that happens to you by chance
  • A white elephant: something costly to maintain
  • A White lie: a harmless or small lie
  • A wild goose chase: an attempt to find something impossible
  • A wolf in sheep’s clothing: a person who seems to be friendly or harmless but is really an enemy
  • Again every day/week/year: for a long time.
  • An open book: something clear
  • In order to: with the purpose of
  • An order to: with the purpose of
  • An uphill task: a very difficult task
  • As a matter of fact: actually
  • As cool as a cucumber: very calm
  • At a loss: to be confused.
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