IELTS Tips
IELTS Vocabulary Idioms
1) John: That was a delicious meal!
George: You can say that again!.you can say that again! (= I totally agree with you)
2 ) Swimming was not permitted in the lake. However, having said that, many people did use the lake for swimming.having said that (= despite this)
3 ) Of course you want to look good when out on the pull, but there is something to be said for not wearing too much makeup.there is something to be said for (= It has some advantages)
4 ) While you are studying abroad, you are certainly going to want somewhere to stay and looking for housing can be stressful, to say the least.to say the least (= it is in fact even more important than I have just said)
5) When all is said and done, I believe I had a very enjoyable time on my vacation.when all is said and done (= After everything else; remember this)
6 ) My father passed away when I was 16. Needless to say, this had a devastating effect on my life.needless to say (= This is to be totally expected)
7 ) An essay should be an argument. Ask yourself what are the important questions in any particular issue. That is to say, you should discuss a problem and not simply narrate events or the stages of an argument.that is to say (= In other words)
8 ) We live in a democratic country, which means we all have a say in how the country is run.have a say (= be involved in making a decision)
