IELTS Speaking: Idioms to Describe a Person

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  • @EnglishSpeakingSuccess
    @EnglishSpeakingSuccess  10 місяців тому +9

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  • @donyatanhaei7469
    @donyatanhaei7469 2 роки тому +2

    I loooove you keith, I wrote all of them in my notebook and repeat them for ten times...thank you so much for your good teaching
    Let me make an example with these idioms that you taught us
    When it comes to teaching keith is the second to none🍀

  • @ian_inaba.6338
    @ian_inaba.6338 3 роки тому +3

    When it comes to teaching IELTS Speaking, Keith is second to none. You rock !!!😍 Great work! Much appreciated! 🙏😊

  • @shahkhan7417
    @shahkhan7417 2 роки тому

    My friend always stood first in the class presentations,although during discussion, tough questions are asked but he never confused and always think on his feet and left the audience awestruck,I must say he is as bright as a button,but I sometimes presume that this characteristic is God gifted and runs in his family.

  • @valeriagutul8267
    @valeriagutul8267 4 роки тому +4

    I've learned some very interesting idiomatic expressions that I really enojoyed listening in the given examples. Thank you, I don't waste my free time, but learn new things, which is like reading a good book with conversation.

  • @marianoscotti8899
    @marianoscotti8899 7 місяців тому

    👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏A goooorgeous lesson ! Sos un genio, Keith ! Un abrazo from Olivos, Buenos Aires, Argentina🇦🇷🇬🇧🇦🇷🇬🇧🇦🇷🇬🇧

  • @arimatakeshi8181
    @arimatakeshi8181 4 роки тому +85

    Thanks very much, Sir, because of you I got an 8.5 overall and an 8.5 in speaking by following your tips and learning your phrases.

  • @mamapapa6352
    @mamapapa6352 4 роки тому +143

    Sir, thanks a lot for these fantastic idioms. I am more than sure that you are second to none, when it comes to the speaking portion of Ielts! All the materials that you give are really fabulous! Thanks a lot, sir!🙏👍💯🔝

  • @artmiskiani1253
    @artmiskiani1253 4 роки тому +1

    You are really second to none.
    Thank you for all your guidance 🙏🙏

  • @shakthissimplekitchen8035
    @shakthissimplekitchen8035 3 роки тому

    I wish you were my teacher or my neighbour for the sake of my English learning. Great teacher.

  • @SedighehMonavari
    @SedighehMonavari 3 роки тому +1

    I've seen this video many times and "To be the spitting image of sb" is my favourite idiom ☺️ thanks a lot for these amazing lessons ♥️

  • @philippeetienne1417
    @philippeetienne1417 3 роки тому

    Hi Keith..So good to have you as a teacher on line! We're gonna get as good as a scratch...Sincerely yours!

  • @sabikunnaharsalma946
    @sabikunnaharsalma946 3 роки тому

    When it comes to teaching others, you are second to none🤫😊😱

  • @vbrigoni
    @vbrigoni 3 роки тому +2

    Excellent Keith, you’re second to none. Thank you.

  • @blackmamba6808
    @blackmamba6808 2 роки тому

    Oh amazing keith i has started to give the expressions same as you that has improved my speaking god bles bro

  • @nasrinsoleimani3592
    @nasrinsoleimani3592 3 роки тому +1

    I really enjoy the way you teach sir . You are great! God bless you

  • @yijuchen3979
    @yijuchen3979 3 роки тому

    when it comes to teaching English, Keith is second to none:)

  • @phatphapnhiemmau95
    @phatphapnhiemmau95 3 роки тому

    1. Vertically challenged
    2. A loose cannon
    3. Sth runs in the family
    4. Think on your feet
    5. Know sb Like a back of his hand
    6. As cool as a cucumber
    7. At times
    8. To Be Down on you like a ton of bricks

  • @muhtaramtojiboyeva273
    @muhtaramtojiboyeva273 2 роки тому

    Oh Keith you are very fantastic teacher thank you so much

  • @alisheralimov200
    @alisheralimov200 Рік тому

    Thank u .my speaking is tommorrow i hope i will use them ❤

  • @vasujain53314
    @vasujain53314 3 роки тому

    kieth is as bright as a button...we love u...it may be runs in his family.

  • @harleenkaur475
    @harleenkaur475 2 роки тому

    Really enjoy the idioms in action part

  • @maryamsh4536
    @maryamsh4536 6 місяців тому

    thanks for your great video! I like your energy!

  • @maausakya9137
    @maausakya9137 Рік тому

    To put your foot in it=to say something that upsets somebody
    Types of idioms
    Similes = comparing two things using like, as
    Like Peas in the pods, sharp as knife
    Metaphors = something is something else (personifying a thing)he is not the sharpest tool in the shed
    Binomials=where the two words are combined by preposition usually and
    Calm and collected
    Chalk and cheese
    Come rain or shine( she is very helpful)
    Euphemisms=used to avoid offending people
    She is big boned( fat)
    She’s getting on a bit( getting old)
    She is vertically challenged( short heighted)
    Proverbs=once bitten ,twice shy ( tend to have moral message
    Where there’s a will there’s a way
    Sayings=the nitty gritty( the details)
    To be the spitting image of (look exactly the same)
    To be a loose canon(say bad things)
    To get carried away (talk a lot)
    It runs in the family( its in the blood )
    As bright as a button ( very clever)
    To think on your feet( to think quickly)
    Tip: aliteration - words starting with the same sound
    A bosom friend=a close friend
    To go back a long way= we have known each other for a long time
    To know sth/smb like the back of my hand
    To hit it off = to get along very well
    tip: Straight away=immediately
    To see eye to eye = to agree
    A man/woman after my own heart=you think in a similar way
    To be second to none= be the very best
    To go out on a limb= to take a risk to help somebody
    To be highly strung=to be nervous and easily upset
    To be a know it all-he who thinks he knows everything
    To suffer fools gladly= don’t tolerate stupidity
    To come down on you like a ton of bricks=punish you quickly and severely
    To be set in your ways=don’t want to change

  • @myriemmakebba9956
    @myriemmakebba9956 4 роки тому +1

    OMG very useful and interesting lesson , i'm so happy that i'm a part of his youtube family channel unfortunately the time of all the sessions is the same as my kids e-learning meetings so i can't assist or watching it live 😭😭😭however i'm trying to watch it on my free time 😍😍

  • @evgeniya7198
    @evgeniya7198 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the amazing video, Keith👍 I really love idioms and it was very interesting and useful for me🙂

  • @luismolinaberrio5553
    @luismolinaberrio5553 Рік тому

    Hello Teacher Keith, You are very kind, interesting your videos, great, and bye bye

  • @guca2024
    @guca2024 3 роки тому

    Thanks Keith

  • @nmsrtechnical3717
    @nmsrtechnical3717 3 роки тому

    Love your teaching style

  • @lindanguyen5987
    @lindanguyen5987 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you for the lesson.

  • @thatssohoa
    @thatssohoa 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks a million! Your videos’re very informative 😍

  • @marcosgoodenglishneto7950
    @marcosgoodenglishneto7950 3 роки тому

    Hi ! Sir Keith thanks a lot for your english tips lam very glad for your english class best wish 👍

  • @maftunaachilova3964
    @maftunaachilova3964 4 роки тому

    Absolutely useful idioms . Thanks sir!! I am sure with the help of your fantastic tips and lessons i will get a high band score😊

  • @canada638
    @canada638 4 роки тому +1

    Can you come india for taking my speaking😅😊 i think you are very polite🤗....
    Lots of love sir.❤❤❤❤

  • @shimadavari4501
    @shimadavari4501 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you 🙇‍♀️🙇‍♀️

  • @nijuma7168
    @nijuma7168 3 роки тому

    Really Great sir.

  • @luonghoangthi6490
    @luonghoangthi6490 4 роки тому +1

    Useful lesson! thank you!

  • @sheenashah1054
    @sheenashah1054 4 роки тому +4

    I am not set in my ways regarding learning and adopting great things. Flexibility helps us to get along with anyone and anywhere.

  • @ranjitdesai3926
    @ranjitdesai3926 7 місяців тому

    13:53 Alan was Down in the pub. means what?

  • @angelazhong6610
    @angelazhong6610 3 роки тому

    I love this 😍

  • @زهراپارسا-و1ز
    @زهراپارسا-و1ز 2 роки тому

    Thanks alot it was very helpful but I have question why did you say Alan starts in Alan example?
    Because it happened in the past and you wrote Alan was .......
    You should say Alan started?

  • @Dolphinc
    @Dolphinc 2 роки тому

    Thank You!

  • @gracearnouk8894
    @gracearnouk8894 4 роки тому +1

    Can I say my father is the type of guy who thinks when there's a will there's a way , he has always encouraged us to be second to none in everything that we do . ??

  • @mucanwork6689
    @mucanwork6689 2 роки тому

    I wish to have an Uncle like Kate

  • @roselam6681
    @roselam6681 3 роки тому

    Thank you so much! This is such a great video!

  • @kristinejoyner6891
    @kristinejoyner6891 3 роки тому

    I soo love your introduction Keith ❤️

  • @dududevin9920
    @dududevin9920 4 роки тому

    thx

  • @sharuchandel9567
    @sharuchandel9567 4 роки тому

    You are second to none 🙏

  • @positivityindailylife1647
    @positivityindailylife1647 3 роки тому

    Just awesome!! Thanks a lot.

  • @ankanmazumdar5000
    @ankanmazumdar5000 Рік тому +1

    We are like chalk and cheese,
    I'm not really into it
    No pain no gain, he's kind of a person who believes there is a will there is a way
    He gets carried away
    In ielts speaking, we need to think on our feet, right away, they can be as bright as a button
    You are a man after my own heart
    When it comes to cooking, she is Second to none,
    He is a spitting image of mine
    When it comes to help someone, he is second to none
    When it comes to personality, he is cool as cucumber
    We got it off as soon as we met

  • @GladysHunnam
    @GladysHunnam 4 роки тому +1

    I heard "like the back of my hand" and immediately started singing: I walked across an empty land, I knew the pathway like the back of my haaand ♪♫

  • @tommyjaz2425
    @tommyjaz2425 3 роки тому

    Thnkieuuu sirrr. Love from punjab

  • @saida3596
    @saida3596 3 роки тому

    Hey, teacher! I have a question. Can I use an idiom like this: Being a doctor runs in my family? Or should I use it only for explaning characters?

  • @sheenashah1054
    @sheenashah1054 4 роки тому

    Yes, similes are comparisons.
    I know her like the back of my hand.

  • @miam3652
    @miam3652 4 роки тому

    Compare Canadian ,British closer Chinese really euphemism

  • @avneetsingh3272
    @avneetsingh3272 4 роки тому +35

    Hi Keith,
    I got my IELTS results and scored L8.5,R8.5,W7 and S7.5. I am eternally grateful to you for all your speaking tips. I am on cloud nine now :)

    • @manibees
      @manibees 2 роки тому

      How you prepared ???

  • @maurocastagnera8949
    @maurocastagnera8949 3 роки тому +28

    Frustration is a common feeling for English learners, but where there's a will, there's a way! The bigger step to overtake is just when you are frustrated, so turn on your learning into a fun way! Good luck 😊

  • @sheenashah1054
    @sheenashah1054 4 роки тому +61

    Yes, metaphors are personifications.
    He is a lion.
    She is a moon.
    Keith is a shining STAR in the world of ielts speaking.

  • @sheenashah1054
    @sheenashah1054 4 роки тому +122

    KEITH O'HARE is second to none, when it comes to IELTS SPEAKING PREPARATION.

    • @arihant06
      @arihant06 3 роки тому +7

      On this comment, i see eye to eye with you !! :D

    • @lilygracemanuel1107
      @lilygracemanuel1107 3 роки тому +3

      I totally agree. He is as sharp as the knife! 💖💯☺️

    • @shrikant7608
      @shrikant7608 2 роки тому

      @@lilygracemanuel1107 👍

    • @haidarahmed7895
      @haidarahmed7895 2 роки тому

      That is very usful Thank you for that

    • @jeaonmona-g9
      @jeaonmona-g9 Рік тому

      He is as bright as a button

  • @Fulfillingresolutions
    @Fulfillingresolutions 4 роки тому +21

    Just because of ur idioms I scored a 8 bands In speaking thank you Keith! ❤☺

    • @EnglishSpeakingSuccess
      @EnglishSpeakingSuccess  4 роки тому +21

      Well, I am sure it was not just because of my idioms - you must have also shown great grammar, fluency and pronunciation - but pleased I could help. Well done!

  • @swiss_olla
    @swiss_olla 2 роки тому +1

    It is said that "get carried away" means "to become so excited or involved in something that you lose control of your feelings or behaviour". But in your example it's different. I am confused

  • @wennesmota3860
    @wennesmota3860 3 роки тому +8

    One of the most famous sayings in English is “no pain, no gain”. It’s very used by people who do exercises at the gyms.

  • @gitash4895
    @gitash4895 4 роки тому +21

    Hello dear Keith,
    I am Gita , I am an Iranian dentist I didn’t know anything about the Ielts exam I need it for getting PR of Canada,It is One and half months that I’ve been following your lessons on UA-cam and I have learned a lot, today 17 August I passed my speaking test successfully .I appreciate you and I’m thankful a looooooot ,thank you for every word which learned me

  • @Buriburi1947
    @Buriburi1947 4 роки тому +5

    Am I the only one who just got arrogant teachers in the entire life?
    I mean seriously, he is brilliant and indeed second to none:-O.

  • @fayzullohtursunov9263
    @fayzullohtursunov9263 2 роки тому +1

    Hello Keith I am prepairing to IELTS exam I have some problems about my speaking which is no idea. How can I get ideas all of the topics.

  • @shanayakapoor2864
    @shanayakapoor2864 2 роки тому +1

    You are simply amazing sir..Can i anyhow enroll with you to have your personalized sessions.

  • @mamapapa6352
    @mamapapa6352 4 роки тому +5

    If I were capable of putting a myriad of likes, I would do it!

  • @saifullahmahar7135
    @saifullahmahar7135 3 роки тому +1

    Dear Keith is it possible to talk about famous person who is from you family

  • @Blannch
    @Blannch 4 роки тому +6

    Hi dear keith, i got my result today and glad to inform you that i got 8 in speaking😍😍 thank you soooo much you were the greatest help on my path. Love and regards from Iran🌺

  • @saranarimenmahmoud9423
    @saranarimenmahmoud9423 3 роки тому +1

    Tomorrow Ielts test wish me Luck please 😔😔😓

  • @Lightworker87
    @Lightworker87 4 роки тому +5

    With your help, I got 8 in speaking 😊😊😊 I just saw my result this morning. You are a great teacher 🏆

  • @bincymathew7605
    @bincymathew7605 4 роки тому +4

    As a nurse I should think on my feet most of the time especially during emergency situations,

  • @phillinerosemendoza9837
    @phillinerosemendoza9837 4 роки тому +3

    Thanks Keith. I am wondering if you will upload videos for the recent questions as what you were doing before?

  • @valeriagutul8267
    @valeriagutul8267 4 роки тому +8

    I'm thinking on my feet when trying to answer the examiner at a surprising question.

  • @hangngatran947
    @hangngatran947 Рік тому +1

    They are like two peas in a pod = They are very similar

  • @dianvandevyver5729
    @dianvandevyver5729 3 роки тому +2

    Now I realize that I'm vertically challenged😅

  • @zhufengwu109
    @zhufengwu109 4 роки тому +2

    Thanks very much Keith, and BTW can I ask for some clarifications on the meaning of words in Part 2?

  • @phatphapnhiemmau95
    @phatphapnhiemmau95 3 роки тому +3

    1. A spitting image of someone
    2. Put his feet in it
    3. As bright as a button
    4. Go back a long way
    5. See eye to eye
    6. Go out on a limb
    7. As cool as a cucumber
    8. Highly strung
    9. Fly off the handle
    10. Suffer fools gladly
    11. Set in her ways
    12. Like chalk and cheese
    13. Hit it off

  • @yam____3516
    @yam____3516 Рік тому +3

    When it comes to teaching IETS speaking,Mr.Keith is second to none.And he is as bright as a button.I’m really into his class.Thanks a lot ❤

  • @maryanne2113
    @maryanne2113 3 роки тому +2

    Hi Sir Thanks for your interesting teaching.At 83 I am still a long life learner. You are a very dedicated in your profession! Andp your smile is so catching to attract your students to be good listeners to your explanations.Congrats from Malta😊 and carry on keep up your good work.

  • @nothingspecial597
    @nothingspecial597 4 роки тому +11

    People often say that getting a good band score in IELTS is difficult. However, I believe where there is a will, there is a way!

  • @manuelacrintea1243
    @manuelacrintea1243 3 роки тому +1

    The best is the supperlatv, it is not right when you say is very thè best!

  • @bomainko-tariah527
    @bomainko-tariah527 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you so much! I watched your videos and scored a band 8 in speaking!!!! I would recommend you to anyone writing IELTS!!!

  • @grishmabudhathoki2839
    @grishmabudhathoki2839 4 роки тому +3

    This is my first time here and I found this one to be the most useful resource for IELTS preparation...Your way of teaching isn't monotonous instead it's interesting. Definitely I must say you are second to none when it comes to IELTS teaching.

  • @linhvu-lp6pu
    @linhvu-lp6pu 4 роки тому +4

    omg the story u made up to help us review the lesson, it''s so amazing, thanks a lottttt

  • @achsanulfiqri2764
    @achsanulfiqri2764 2 місяці тому

    Idioms to Describe a Person
    What is an idiom?
    Idiom is a fixed phrase whose meaning is different from the individual words.
    To put your foot in it= to say something that accidentally upsets someone, or embarrasses them.
    Types of idioms include;
    Similes
    A simile is an expression comparing two things, using ‘like’ or ‘as’
    Two peas in a pod = they are very similar.
    My sister and my brother are like two peas in a pod.
    As sharp as a knife = very clever/ intelligent
    He is as sharp as a knife.
    Metaphors
    Is using a word/phrase saying something is something else.
    Not the sharpest tool in the shed = not very clever.
    He is not very clever/intelligent.
    Binomials
    Is where two words are joined by a preposition, usually “and”
    Calm and collected = very calm.
    Chalk and cheese = very different
    We are like chalk and cheese.
    Come rain or shine = at any time/ no matter what happens.
    My wife is very helpful, come rain or shine.
    Euphemisms
    Is used to avoid offending people or avoid saying words you are uncomfortable with, or if you want to be polite or diplomatic.
    Can you describe your boss?
    Big-boned = fat
    Getting on a bit = old
    Vertically challenged = short.
    Proverbs
    Tend to have a moral message, or a warning or some kind of advice.
    Nothing ventured, nothing gained = if you don’t take risks, you won’t succeed.
    He believes nothing ventured, nothing gained.
    Where there’s a will, there’s a way = if you really want to do something, you can.
    My uncle, who runs a restaurant, believes where there’s a will, there’s a way. So, despite obstacles when he set up his business, he managed to do it.
    Despite = meskipun.
    Idioms to talk about people.
    To be the spitting image of =to look exactly the same as______-
    I am the spitting image of my father. (Very similar)
    To be a loose canon = to say things (often bad) without thinking or realizing it.
    To get carried away = to talk a lot without realizing you are talking too much.
    He gets carried away.
    It runs in the family = it’s a characteristic of most people in the famliy. (Majority)
    For example;
    Many members of my family are artists.
    Art runs in the family.
    Being an artist runs in the family.
    The artistic spirit runs in the family.
    The entrepreneurial spirit runs in his family.
    Being kind runs in her family.
    As bright as a button = very clever / intelligent.
    He is as bright as a button.
    To think on your feet = to think quickly and improvise.
    They can think on their feet, so they can build a business quickly.
    A bosom friend = a close friend.
    Widi is a bosom friend.
    To go back a long way = we’ve known each other for a long time/ we are old friends.
    Khaidir is a bosom friend. We go back a long way.
    To know someone like the back of your hand = to know someone very well.
    I know my wife, like the back of my hand.
    To hit it off = to get on / get along with someone very well.
    We hit it off straight away. Straight away = immediately.
    To see eye to eye = to agree.
    Although, we go back a long way and we hit it off in the first meet, we don’t always see eye to eye.
    A man / woman after your own heart = you think in a similar war or you admire that person’s way of thinking.
    You are a man of my own heart.
    To go out on a limb = to take a risk and do something you think is right.
    I go out on a limb to help my friend.
    To be highly strung = to be nervous and easily upset.
    She is very highly strung.
    To be a know it all = someone who thinks they know everything.
    He is a know it all.
    To be set in your ways = to not like change
    Maybe Baby boomers are set in their ways.

  • @thepowerofenglishlanguageRehan
    @thepowerofenglishlanguageRehan 4 місяці тому +1

    good doctor❤👍

  • @questionable69
    @questionable69 3 роки тому +3

    Thank you! I learnt millions of idioms today my favourite one is calm and collected.

  • @capecardel4713
    @capecardel4713 3 роки тому +4

    I have to say this that this lesson with 110k views is still so underrated

  • @praddy9778
    @praddy9778 2 роки тому +2

    This is by far THE BEST (SECOND TO NONE) video that I have seen on idioms and how to use them in a normal conversation and describing people.
    Thank you for such great content.

  • @meraki4372
    @meraki4372 4 роки тому +1

    Hi I am watching your videos from last week you are just an amazing teacher 👨‍🏫

  • @IMO-ib8cd
    @IMO-ib8cd 3 роки тому +1

    I don't know if you will see commet but I wanna Thank you so much,
    I really appreciate your lesson,
    You teaches idioms very effortlessly,
    And I start to understand what idioms are,
    God bless you,
    I wish I could connect, meet , smwhr,
    Much obliged

  • @AngGadji
    @AngGadji 4 дні тому

    God bless you Daddy Keith to bring to my notice these skillful and useful idoms! You have just become a man after my heart😘😘😘

  • @fatemes76
    @fatemes76 3 роки тому +1

    When it comes to teaching, you are second to none you are the beeeeeest 💋😍 if it han't been because of your invaluable pieces of support and guidance i wouldn't have made progress in my studing for ielts, i give my 100 percent for that as i want to share my result with you after my exam❤😍💋🦋

  • @jalaljahanshah5462
    @jalaljahanshah5462 4 роки тому +2

    Hi dearKeith.thanks for your splendid lessons on different Ielts subjects.Specially when the idiomatic expressions are used in a made story🌷

  • @diesonne1616
    @diesonne1616 3 роки тому +3

    Teacher Keith is second to none. His channel is great. I can learn a lot. He's actuallt ready to go out on a limb to help students preparing for IELTS exam ☺

  • @Md.MehediHasanShawon-lr8zm
    @Md.MehediHasanShawon-lr8zm Рік тому

    To put your foot in it = saying something accidentally that upset/embarrass
    Two peas in a pod = they are very similar
    Chalk and cheese = very different
    Come rain and shine = at any time, no matter what happens
    Nothing ventured, nothing gained = no risk no gain
    There’s a will, there is a way
    To be a loose canon = saying things without a proper thought
    Runs in the family = characteristics of the most people in that family
    As bright as a button = very clever/intelligent
    To think on your foot = to think quickly and improvise
    A bosom friend = a close friend
    To go back in a long way = to be known for a long time
    To know someone like the back of your hand = to know someone very well
    To hit it off = to get on/get along very well
    To see eye to eye = to agree
    A mon after your own heart = think in a similar way
    To be second to none = to be the best
    To go out on a limb = to take a risk to do something right
    To be highly strung = get nervous and easily upset
    To be known it all = someone who thinks they know everything
    To suffer fools gladly =doesn’t enjoy/being strick with stupid people
    A ton of bricks = punish severely
    To be set in your ways = to not like change

  • @Edits-GCJ
    @Edits-GCJ Рік тому

    Thanks sir for the idioms. It really helped I really appreciate that. Everyone reading this comment click that subscribe button right now. Interesting videos!! Keep up the great work sir!

  • @nirmaladesilva7976
    @nirmaladesilva7976 11 місяців тому

    Sir..this lesson is very helpful..you did in very nicely..no words to say.thanks a lot..
    I wish you a healthy, Happy ang long life.

  • @georgeabraham6550
    @georgeabraham6550 2 роки тому

    Hai Keith , I am an ardent fan of yours . Please carry on your good work . By the way , isn't your pronunciation of the word ' bosom ' different from the standard pronunciation given in the dictionaries , including Daniel Jones's . I suppose it's the Manchuvian version .