Can I Use Idioms In My Essay...?

Students are encouraged to use idioms in PT3 and SPM examinations.Using relevant
and suitable idioms in an essay will help students to get a better mark for their essay.

Don't simply use idioms just for the sake of getting better grades for your essay paper,
this will backfire if the idioms you use are irrelevant or out of place.

You can use idioms in the beginning paragraph or in the body paragraph or in the
closing paragraph. It all depends on the topic and suitability of the idioms used.

Be careful not to over do it.You might be impressed but it does not necessarily mean
the examiner would be.

Do not use idioms when writing formal letters or business letters.

So, for a better grade use at least three idioms.If you can't write three at least write
one idiom in the closing paragraph.

Sample Sentences With Idioms...

1. The suffering Adam went through in life was actually a blessing in disguise, for it
has taught him to be prudent and thrifty with his finances.
2. Many obese Malaysians are actually couch potatoes. They just like to sit and eat on a
couch all day long watching movies without moving an inch.
3. Students who like to drag their feet will not be able to finish their school project on
time.
4. Students need to widen their horizons in order to face the challenges of
globalisation.
5. People who like to be mules for drug traffickers must learn to face the music if caught
by the authorities.
6. Sam has a gut feeling that something bad is going to happen today.
7. Parents need to have a heart to heart talk with their teenage children often. This will
help them to understand the emotional turmoil their teenage children are going
through better.
8. Reading helps a person to be knowledgeable about his surroundings and not be in the
dark.
9. Parents need to keep an eye on their children's after school activities.
10.We packed our things and headed to the remote village in Manjala. The journey was
quite challenging and dangerous but we managed to steer clear of danger and
reached the village safe and sound.

1. My father and mother are always at loggerheads, they never once agreed on
anything, always pointing fingers at one another over silly matters.
2. Sandy was on cloud nine as she got through her SPM examination withflying
colours.
3. After waiting for six long years, Pat and Mandy finally tied the knot. Their parents
gave them an out of this world wedding reception as a wedding gift.
4. Henry is quite wrapped up with his construction work. He just can't afford totake a
break or put up his feet even for a second.
5. Miranda has put on weight after giving birth to her baby girl. She plans towork
out more to shed the extra pounds.
6. Starting from 2013, every student must pass their History paper. Students are worried
that they might not be able to sail through it because History is all Greek to them.
7. The old house opposite my house has a ghostly presence, it gives me goose
bumps just looking at it.
8. The bank was robbed in broad daylight.The police are not leaving any stones
unturned, they are working out a game plan to catch the mastermind.
9. People around the world must have an attitude of give and take in order to enjoy
continuous peace.Insensitive words or religious undertones will only create ripples
which can turn into a vicious cycle of unnecessary violence.
10.The two opposing political parties are hoping for a landslide victory this coming
election. Working committes from both parties have rolled up their sleeves for some
serious campaining.

Raj and his friends do not go home after school. They hang out daily at a shopping complex to while their time away.
There, they join many other students from other schools. Sometimes, they play some video games or just enjoy each
others company. Raj and his friends are just the tip of the iceberg of the loafing syndrome among teenagers.
It is better to be safe than to be sorry. That is the message of the environmentalists to those who take water for
granted. For one day, we may be faced with the situation whereby there is not enough water for everyone. Thus, we
should take steps to save water.