Idioms for Exams and Studying
Performance
• Ace the exam – do very well on an exam.
• I studied so hard that I was confident I would ace the exam.
• Pass with flying colors – pass with high marks.
• She passed the IELTS exam with flying colors and got an overall 8 band.
• Hit or miss – something that may or may not succeed.
• For some students, exams can be a hit-or-miss depending on how well they prepare.
Outcome
• Flunk an exam – fail an exam.
• I was so nervous that I thought I’d flunk the exam, but luckily, I passed.
• The ball is in your court – it’s your responsibility to take action.
• Now that I have all the study materials, the ball is in my court to prepare well.
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Performance
• Ace the exam – do very well on an exam.
• I studied so hard that I was confident I would ace the exam.
• Pass with flying colors – pass with high marks.
• She passed the IELTS exam with flying colors and got an overall 8 band.
• Hit or miss – something that may or may not succeed.
• For some students, exams can be a hit-or-miss depending on how well they prepare.
Outcome
• Flunk an exam – fail an exam.
• I was so nervous that I thought I’d flunk the exam, but luckily, I passed.
• The ball is in your court – it’s your responsibility to take action.
• Now that I have all the study materials, the ball is in my court to prepare well.
@EnglishListening_podcast 👍