Idioms For ielts speaking: Master 500+ Idioms In Use Explained In 10 Minutes a day

To lose one’s cool: to lose one’s temper; to become angry.

She completely lost her cool when the waiter dropped her food.

My friend lost his cool with the client; as a result, he got fired from his job.

She lost her cool when she discovered her son had spilled coffee on her new

dress.

(to) look on the bright side: to think about the good/positive parts of a

situation.

She tries to look on the bright side although her cat is very sick right now.

Don’t let things get you down. Stay positive and look on the bright side.

(to) lend (someone) a hand: to help someone.

We should lend Lucy a hand when she is in trouble.

I would lend Tom a hand if I were in your place.

Mike asked me to lend him a hand.

(to) lose one’s touch: to no longer have the ability to do something skillfully.

He has lost his touch since he had an infection years back.

Her mom used to be an outstanding doctor, but she has lost her touch due to

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her illness.