Top 20 IELTS Speaking Idioms with Band 9 Samples

In this video, I dive deep into IELTS idioms, using advanced AI to analyze hundreds of Band 9 samples to find the top 20 most frequently used idioms by these high-performing students.
📚 I'll reveal these powerful idioms, teach you their meanings and origins, and provide real-life Band 9 sample answers for each one. Understanding and incorporating these idioms into your speaking can help you sound more natural and fluent, giving you the edge you need to achieve that coveted Band 9 score.
📈 Additionally, I explore how often Band 9 students use idioms and provide tips on how to effectively learn and practice idioms for future success.
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00:00 Introduction
00:40 Top 20 Idioms
30:43 How to Use Idioms
34:24 Vocabulary Strategy
36:53 Do NOT do these 2 things

[@Ieltsadvantage]

Did anyone find 19 and 20 hidden in the video?

[@clonedie7408]

19. Blow off steam 14:00 20. On our doorstep 21:54

[@mdforkanahmed7351]

Please provide more ideom like this way.

[@harkeeratsingh2509]

Hi Chris. Please can you upload a video on IELTS writing. Task 1 and 2. I already saw the ones on your channel. And want more IELTS writing.. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Please❤❤❤❤❤❤

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@@harkeeratsingh2509 if you already saw the ones on our channel and you need more, you have a problem. You can't improve your writing by just watching videos about writing, you actually have to write and get feedback on that writing.

[@Tom11675]

No

[@singhy4124]

I had scored 8.5 bands and i hadnt used a single one of these idioms, i was just confident about my words and chose the simple words😊

[@Ieltsadvantage]

Excellent! Congratulations!

[@A.I7I.M]

Just in speaking? or you didn't use this in writing test as well?

[@pandeybishwasraj8128]

May be your examiner was so kind

[@sksahariarkhan4476]

​@@A.I7I.M😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@singhy4124]

@@A.I7I.M 7 in writing, with simple words,i had only used heavy grammar in first paragraph for rephrasing.

[@mirshodruziyev4027]

I am an English teacher in Uzbekistan. I regularly watch your videos and your videos are extremely useful and helpful. The level of your explanation is very high. God bless you and your family! Thank you for your incredible video lessons.

[@Ieltsadvantage]

Thank you so much for your kind words! If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to contact us.

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Ростан яхши виделари

[@user-oe7eo4is6h]

And from which site of Uzbekistan you,

[@shohistarustamova5004]

Hi

[@Abdulhayee562]

Me too

[@sidhanshsharma1398]

I was attending 8 hours of offline classes (everyday), when I was preparing for IELTS, but that was waste of time because the teachers were unqualified. I got 7.5 bands because I had found this channel.😄

[@manmeetkaur4581]

This reminded me of the days when I was preparing for my IELTS test. Fortunately, I got 7 bands in speaking and now I am sitting in Canada. Thank you so much Chris for your commendable guidance

[@Ieltsadvantage]

Congratulations.

[@ShaimaaHenna]

I hope I can get 7 in my test 🙏🙏🙏

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wow bro you're living in dream🤩

[@sohaibalam786]

Did u use any idioms in speaking

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[@bingo9150]

Give more phrases along with more examples like these, really amazing!

[@harderotica4505]

I‘m very impressed of this chanel! It‘s vivid and I like how the teacher speaks about different topics including details of his life. It sounds natural and makes the impression like you‘re deeply involved in a conversation and you don‘t have to bite the bullet learning a boring information.😉 Instead you‘re just having fun!

[@ainura893]

The best channel for those who really want to learn English 👍🏻 thank you very much ❤

[@alishbabashir2998]

Thank you Chris for sharing such an informative and interesting video, though there are many other IELTS teachers but the thing I like the most about you is that you always go the extra mile. Believe me this video really killed two birds with one stone. First, we get to know about some useful idioms, secondly, we learn how to use them effectively. I definitely would burn the midnight oil to practice them in order to enhance my speaking skills. Thanks a million!

[@foolfool4150]

Cheeky😆

[@muhammadfahad2867]

Indeed, the lecture was exemplary, and the performance was of superlative quality, and it is hoped that I will leave no stone unturned to get this in efficient way.

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Sir, you are born to teach ielts.. your techniques are amazing 👏

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Thanks Chris and colleagues. You Guys are doing great. Please, keep it up.

[@xiaoyugao3108]

Just got my score from the Exam from May 3rd, L 9, R 8.5 W 7 S 7. Well sufficient for immigration purpose. Boosted my CRS score by 16 points and now it is well above all recent draft scores. Great tanks on the IELTS videos. I just watched Chris' videos and did not take the class, but I'd definitely recommend whoever has a weaker background to join his class and VIP service. This is a guy who really understand the IELTS test.

[@Ieltsadvantage]

That's amazing! Congratulations! If you need help in the future, you know where we are.

[@shahzodaxotamova9930]

Hi there, can you be my partner? If you want we'll speak every day🤗 I want to ask you for advice

[@suxrobbaxtiyorov2212]

​@@shahzodaxotamova9930 Hi dear. I'm looking partner for speaking. I don't have partner. Would you like to practice with me

[@viiali]

Thank you so much for all the help. A friend was telling me he had to retake the test because he got a lower grade in Writing so I came across your videos and honestly helped me a ton. Got a solid 8 with L9, R8.5, S7, W7.❤

[@Ieltsadvantage]

Great job! Thanks for sharing.

[@nguyenthituongvi6175]

You are the best teacher ever! Please share more videos like this. I really appreciate your effort, it make me fully understand the idioms!

[@richgirl8]

Thank you very much for your informative and interesting videos!!!❤

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I start loving this channel,l it is so detailed and precise

[@harishgaddam996]

Thank you Chris, your information is very help me lot in improving my Communication.

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[@tiamayfair3035]

I am an English teacher in China. I find your videos very helpful. thank u sososo much！

[@brummel7318]

Greetings from another ielts teacher from Vietnam. Your video was on point, thanks for that mate

[@karimovislomjon-or3fy]

you are great. Thanks for your free and interesting lessons.

[@NgsM111]

It was one of the most valuable tips with deep instructing when where and how to use correctly but not claiming that if you use these words you will get band 9 PITY. It is very natural to have such a content from you, Chris. 👍

[@Ieltsadvantage]

Thank you.

[@user-tx1zl3fy9q]

Thanks a lot for making this video, it is amazingly helpful:)

[@chinenyeobulunne1192]

I just want to thank you for all you do. I was able to get my desire IELTS score by listening and watching your videos. Thank you Chris. I'm officially done with IELTS 💃💃

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[@Ieltsadvantage]

Happy to help! If you have any questions or need our team to help you prepare for your exam, please feel free to contact us.

[@seal3897]

Hi Chris. I just wanted to say thank you! I watched many of your videos especially the speaking and writing videos and because of that, I already achieved the score I needed to work in the UK. You and your team are helping a lot of people around the world. Keep up the good work! Thank you again! ❤

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[@farangizrahmatullayeva1848]

Thank you for your advantageous videos! I really like to watch your videos and all of them are very helpful! Good luck!

[@halimovlaziz2045]

Thank you that you explained where these idioms came from

[@ulugbekgafforov8410]

Hi IELTS advantage. I watched a few of your videos, and they did help me to get a good score. I got my result yesterday, and it was 8.0, with 7.5 in Writing. Thanks for those videos!

[@Ieltsadvantage]

That’s amazing. Congratulations.

[@ahmadwajahat579]

Thank you Sir Chris for each bit of information and go the extra mile for enabling all Ilets students to choose the correct way❤❤ Admire your efforts

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[@olivetormwale1510]

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[@Ieltsadvantage]

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Omg. Your vid is so helpful. Thankss ❤❤

[@greengrass6845]

Honestly speaking, I cautiously avoided almost all of these overused idioms in my Speaking test. Instead, I opted for the less frequently used expressions. My flow , while speaking, seems uninterrupted. In the last section, when the tougher questions are to be fielded , I am more inclined naturally to use complex and somehow longer sentences with minimal grammar lapses. The usage of academic and formal words, along with some idioms and phrases, helped me score 8.5 band in Speaking. It was two years back ,though. Now that I am vying for band 9, I must go above and beyond. Yours are greater tips to follow. You are greatly appreciated for your strenuous efforts to bring forth some gems and nuggets for rather hapless and hopeless students. By all accounts, scoring band 8.5 is not a cakewalk. You gotta go on a painstakingly hairy and uphill journey. Burn the bridges behind and burn the midnight oil till the cows come home.

[@deepkaur4095]

I love your teaching way sir..... I never bore when watch your videos

[@RoisRR]

I did IELTS test last Friday and got band 7. I followed this Chanel and used your tricks for preparation. It is really useful. Thank you so much Chris 🙏🏾

[@Ieltsadvantage]

Well done! If you ever need our help in the future, you know where to contact us.

[@CentaurisNomadus]

Hello there! I got a band 7 certificate in late 2019 and am glad to know about this channel. If I do not forget, I'll report on what score I have on June 9. Chris' advices are so valuable to me, especially those concerning the speaking and writing modules. Want to score at least 7 in both of these, while keeping my listening and reading skills strong. IELTS results from 2019/11/23: L-7.5, R-8.5, W-6.0, S-6.0.

[@trashaccount4854]

@@CentaurisNomadushow did you improve your reading I am really struggling but I can’t do it. Please do you have any suggestions

[@user-is9ry2bx9m]

Explanations of the origin of idioms make learning much easier

[@pembacsherpa33]

Thank you so Much 😊 After watching this video feels ecstatic because I got amazing IELTS Teacher whose video will assist me a lot.....in upcoming days 🤠

[@suzansuzan1960]

this video has been very comprehensive for me thank you!

[@Ieltsadvantage]

You’re welcome.

[@sufiahashmi7342]

There are only 16 idiom, really informative and motivated You are very much in influence of your wife😊

[@alyonamilkchocolate]

Thank you for making this video and especially for explaining the origin of the idioms! It really helps to remember some of them! Are these idioms also used in North American English? Do people understand them there and use them with the same meaning?

[@TheFreia292]

Thank you so much for your sharing! It was very easy to understand. I now burn the midnight oil to practice my writing and speaking skills (by using your sharing) 😊God bless you 🙏❤

[@Ieltsadvantage]

Very good.

[@xolnazar_karimboyev]

​​@@Ieltsadvantage hi Chris . is it possible to improve my writing from 5.5 to 7.5 in 2 months

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[@user-uz4gq9oj7k]

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[@kosratenglishlearning]

The best Ielts Teacher in the world Thank you so much from Iraqi Kurdistan

[@oyewooluwaseun7762]

Hi Chris. I want to appreciate you for producing videos that help us achieve our target scores. I used the tips you shared for speaking, reading, listening and writing and I got my desired result. Writing : 7.0 Listening: 7.5 Speaking: 8.5 Reading: 9.0 Overall of 8.0 Thanks so much. Keep up the good work.

[@Ieltsadvantage]

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[@sohaibalam786]

Any tips for reading

[@thaisavilasboas4779]

The best teacher, thanks a million

[@susannn123]

Really enjoy the video. I’m not even sitting the exam haha. Very cool content 😊

[@divyakalidindi230]

I got 8 in IELTS speaking academic , and I used zero idioms…I was confident and made sure that I am staying with the topic

[@Ieltsadvantage]

Well done! Congratulations!

[@antoniomayaortiz603]

A contribution that no one requested here: I took a certification test last month and really thought I could achieve a C1 because I assumed it would only take writing as I always do, but I couldn't make it and got a B2 level instead. My reaction to the results was "how's that even possible? I've been speaking this language for years. There must be a mistake". And I blamed not having used bunches of idioms in the writing and speaking part, but after this clear explanation, it's quite obvious that I indeed need to study 😂 because I took the examination without even knowing they deduct points hehe.

[@azharali4887]

Elaborate the idioms in a very easy way. God bless you all

[@rex5212]

Thank you, Chris! I just got my band 8 last month. ❤❤❤ This may change my life🙏🙏🙏God bless you.

[@Ieltsadvantage]

We are in the life changing business. Well done on doing all the work.

[@mandeepbawa3185]

Can you help me in speaking

[@Ieltsadvantage]

Hi there, we'd be delighted to help you improve your speaking. We have a range of course options which are suitable for your needs. Send us an email so we can discuss the options available to you.

[@sofiaazalea7890]

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[@Ieltsadvantage]

You’re very welcome Sofia.

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You are an amazing teacher.😇

[@dulalsarker470]

Sir, literally helpful for me. And I would be so grateful to you. Please make more Videos about this kind of teaching method of phrases❤️❤️❤️❤️

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[@asikhasanasik524]

You are an excellent teacher, I love watching your videos, and these help me to prepare myself for my upcoming IELTS exam though I am suffering at listening, reading, and writing sections, love from Bangladesh 🇧🇩.

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If you want to improve your listening, reading, and writing, make sure you're listening, reading, and writing.

[@fariaislammegh2956]

Me too

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Thank you Chris for selflessness efforts that you are putting in, by trying make videos to educate us. Your are in our prodigious appreciation. Thank you.

[@DavidGonzalez-tv2lf]

4:25 that one is actually pretty common in Spanish, so it's a relief to realise that I'm gonna be able to use it in English as well

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Thank you for all videos, i am iproving my IELTS❤

[@Ieltsadvantage]

Keep going!

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He is a down to earth person and he said that if masses work hard everything is a peace of cake because hard works pays .

[@shakhzoda-ur1yx]

Hello Chris your videos are incredible.I am preparing for my IELTS exam and I have been learning English (seriously) since last year .And I really want to get a 9 band score on my speaking section ,I really hope that your videos will help to reach my goal.

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Thanku sir for sharing so much useful content and all your videos, tips and tricks helped me a lot. I also wanna say thanku to u because i got band 7 on my first attempt using your tips in all modules. And i really recommend this channel to everyone who wants to get a high band.

[@Ieltsadvantage]

You're very welcome! Congratulations on achieving a Band 7!

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I burnt the candle at both ends and burnt out at job. After realizing that there is no point of waiting somebody's assessment, I quit this job for the good: I started my company.

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Ooh what a great teacher am doing my exam next month I will follow your class good job

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Am going to sit for my ielts test on 9th June please assist in any way

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非常感谢老师的辛苦工作，为我们奉献了如此有用的英语视频，thank you much😊

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You’re very welcome! Nice Irish username.

[@moinulhasan4011]

You are such a great teacher Mr.Pell. Lovely man as well your class🥰

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I can never thank you enough!!!!My virtual teacher. Took the paper based test last month and I had 8 in speaking.

[@Ieltsadvantage]

Fantastic! Congratulations!

[@2_punch_man]

Thank you, Chris. As always, the video was very helpful and easy to understand. I believe my speaking skills are improving, but my reading scores are inconsistent. That's why I'm worried about taking the IELTS test. Do you have any suggestions for me?

[@Ieltsadvantage]

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Your videos are great sir . I hope I get the required score in my test but for now your videos are greatly helping me.

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Thanks, if you have any questions feel free to email us.

[@satindersandhu8068]

@@Ieltsadvantage sir I really need to improve my writing and speaking what can I do to improve its score from band 6,6.5 to at least 7

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Thanks a lot for this useful video

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What an excelent explanation 👍❣️

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Last part was more important than the entire vdo❣️😋 ❤Natural English ❣️

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Thanks for your sharing valuable lesson ! 😊

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[@KRvines]

Hello Mr Chris! Tomorrow my IELTS speaking test. I've learned so many things from you and thanks for all of those understandable lessons. If you're reading this please can you wish me a luck, yeah i know it's all up to me but just i need your support sir

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Thank you 👍🏼

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Thanks so much chris

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Thank you so much!

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ok Chris tha's really awesome .thanks

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Love it💯

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Thank you very much.

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Thank you so much.

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I'm grateful❤

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Go the extra mile! The origin ❤

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Thank you very much

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Wonderful❤

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so impressive!

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I woke up early and started the day learning English because the early bird gets the worm!

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Hi! dears Thanks Chris you are so great teacher thanks a lot. I am watching your useful videos these days. I want to get a high score from IELTS.

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Greatful. I obviously comprehend what you say :)

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Thank you.

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Thank you Prof

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I am extremely pleased Sir

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The words are very excited to get a new acceptance

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Thanks alot , it's fruitful

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You're very welcome.

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please bring full writing course in one shot for 9 band

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Sound very interesting of learning English idioms