在雅思口语考试中拿高分最重要的就是要避免大众化，那避免大众化的最简单的方法就是尽可能摆脱中式思路的翻译，直接进入英文思维，那进入英文思维的捷径就是用外国人的方式说话，即多用老外的谚语。如中国人说，好酒不怕巷子深，如果外国人说成这样将给人一种感觉：这个老外的中文非常地道。我精心挑选了一些谚语，供大家参考，以达到雅思口语拿高分的目的。

　　A Slap on the Wrist:

　　A very mild punishment.

　　Against The Clock:

　　Rushed and short on time.

　　An Axe To Grind:

　　To have a dispute with someone.

　　A Leopard Can't Change His Spots:

　　You cannot change who you are.

　　As High As A Kite:

　　Anything that is high up in the sky.

　　At The Drop Of A Hat:

　　Willing to do something immediately.

　　A Dime A Dozen:

　　Anything that is common and easy to get.

　　An Arm And A Leg:

　　Very expensive. A large amount of money.

　　Apple of My Eye:

　　Someone who is cherished above all others.

　　All In The Same Boat:

　　When everyone is facing the same challenges.