8 Wonderful ADVANCED IDIOMS - Cambridge English speaking exam preparation (FCE, CAE, CPE)

Idioms are useful and fun to include in your active vocabulary, not only for the speaking paper of the Cambridge English exams but also for your general English. The advanced idioms and phrases I teach in this video are used in real, everyday English, so... start practising!!!

Share your own examples in the comments!
Ben Gill
English Teacher


Book recommendations for Cambridge English exam preparation (B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency)

B2 FIRST (FCE):

🇪🇸 Spain;

🇮🇹 Italy;

🇫🇷 France;

🇩🇪 Germany;

🇬🇧 UK;

C1 ADVANCED (CAE):

🇪🇸 Spain;

🇮🇹 Italy;

🇫🇷 France;

🇩🇪 Germany;

🇬🇧 UK

C2 PROFICIENCY (CPE):

🇪🇸 Spain;

🇮🇹 Italy;

🇫🇷 France;

🇩🇪 Germany;

🇬🇧 UK;

0:00 We really use these idioms!
0:33 Make no bones about it
1:29 No-brainer
2:21 Much of a muchness
3:35 Twist someone's arm
4:32 Stick to your guns
5:41 Take sth as gospel
6:14 Take sth with a pinch of salt
7:00 A different kettle of fish

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[mody]

Making decision about learning english is easy, but doing it is another kettle of fish. It''s difficult to choose one channel to learn from, they are all much of a muchness. But, I will make no bones about it, your channel is the best channel on Youtube for learning english, it's no-brainer for many viewers. My friends were fiercely trying to convince me to not take your lessons as gospel, but I sticked to my guns and I keep watching your videos. In the end I twisted their armes and they started watching your videos as well. As you can see I used all idioms you did mention in the video.
One more thing: it is sometimes good to not believe something completely :)

[vanessadimarco]

Listen to your examples is easy. To make a new one on my own is another kettle of fish. Many people said that learning English grammar is easy and that you only have to start talking, but I take their suggestions with a pinch of salt. Sometimes we argue about it and both sides try to twist each other arms but usually everyone stick to their gun and we decide to agree to disagree. Thank you Ben, useful and enjoyable as usual

[alicheema]

Watching others speaking english fluently is one thing, but speaking yourself is an a different kettle of fish.

Hurra! I did it.

[izabelcristinabello]

I make no bones about it, your videos are truly useful. No-braner it’s a life saver for teachers like me. Cheers from Brazil, Ben!! Thank you 😊

[SantiagoSarmiento]

Me gusta más estos formatos de videos, qué los que son enfocados en solamente el examen. Un abrazo Ben

[kalinaluz]

Thank you, Ben! Learning few idioms was a lovely way to start my Monday! Have a wonderful week yourself!

[satyamkaskar]

Thank you Ben ! I would like to know why "No-brainer" is grammatically incorrect.
Anyways, your videos are always helpful and teach something new.
Also your charm and willingness to learn new always attract me.

[elizavetasavina]

Really fantastic idioms I haven't come across of previously) Thanks, Ben!

[danielamoraes]

I've read a book in English recently, and I came across this idiom "take sth with a pinch of salt".
Many thanks for all these tips, they are really helpful! 😊

[letshigh]

That's exactly why 0:27 - 0:32 I like your channel. you never give bulls*** intel like other youtubers do in this realm

[NikitaKovalenko-mwld]

Thank you for these fantastic idioms, Ben!

[ccuxewr]

Ben, greetings from Morocco.
Hope you are well.
Many thanks for your time as well as your lessons

Thank you Ben - I watch every day your video in my daily routine.

[Sofîî.Nahîîr.]

Love your content! It's so difficult to find a good explanation for idioms! 😅 hope to see more of this content soon 😊

[IrinaGureevateacher]

I always take your tips as a gospel! Perfect!😊

[e-classesconcarloscastillo]

Thanks Ben. I really appreciate your help. I want to attain the C2 level and your videos come in handy.

[leyrepaniagua]

What an amazing teacher you are, Ben!

[vikitoth]

I make no bones about it, i relish collecting really english idioms. I could write, it is difficult to choose the best english chanel, they are much of a muchness, but it is not true, if you really want to be on the ball and pass your exams with flying colours you have to visit Ben's lessons. He is one of the best teachers. I have never been able to do an english exam, but now i decided to do at least a basic one, I'm going to fight to the bitter end. It's utterly helpful, that some teacher speak slowly, so i can understand and follow the lesson. Thank you.

[SabineHamer-mrpm]

My example: I twisted my boy friends arm to learn Englisch with me.
Helpful and useful as always.
I love idioms because they help you speak more fluently and that in turn makes you more self - confident.
Thank you Ben for this idioms.

[albapeeriago]

My own example: When it comes to trying new foods, my brother is a different kettle of fish. In fact, you can't twist his arm to taste anything unusual, but if it's pizza, it's a no-brainer 😂😂😂