Common Idioms for IELTS Word Delusions of Grandeur

Collegedunia Team

Nov 22, 2021

Idioms and vocabulary are integrated parts of the IELTS test. These are required for all four sections. An idiom is a phrase or expression in which meaning cannot be directly understood by reading each word. For IELTS speaking candidates must learn how to use them accurately, so they don't sound unnatural. There are thousands of idioms and phrasal verbs used every day when we express ourselves.

It is very important to consider the context of to whom or what the idiom is pointed towards. This particular IELTS speaking and writing idiom ‘Delusions of Grandeur’ consists of different similar idioms and vocabulary so that the candidates understand the accurate usage of this idiom in a conversation.

Topic: Common Idioms for IELTS Word Delusions of Grandeur

The IELTS Idiom ‘Delusions of Grandeur’ refers to the delusion, wherein one believes that he/she possesses great power, wealth, and importance; a pretending state of someone.

Sentence: Most of the Bollywood stars like to Delusions of Grandeur, wherein actually they have nothing to show off.

Sentence: The Manager seems to be Delusions of Grandeur, but the truth is that he is under suppression under his boss.

Sentence: Lalita prepared for the science project with the help of her classmates, but she wanted all the acknowledgment by herself but she got out of her delusions of grandeur after being discarded from funding plans for her biology project.

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A few similar IELTS idioms and vocabulary that might helpful for you:

  1. In/ at the back of one’s mind

Meaning: something that you have the intention to do but right now you are not actively thinking about it.

Sentence: I want to be a Pilot but at the back of my mind I know my father wants me to be a doctor.

Sentence: I like Sameeksha, but in the back of my mind I know I’m not upto her standards to this isn’t going to happen anyways.

  1. At all cost

Meaning: regardless of anything; can pay any price to get it

Sentence: Shimli is a good student but she knows she has to skip this class at all cost because she doesn’t enjoy economics at all.

  1. Take advantage of

Meaning: Using the opportunity; availing the benefits

Sentence: Rahul knows that he is rich, hence he is taking the advantage of his father’s money to buy tickets for the late-night shows.

  1. Intellectual

Meaning: someone who thinks with logical reasoning; a person who thinks with smart logics

Sentence: Ronit is a person who uses intellectual logic only when it comes to his games and sports.

  1. Constraint

Meaning: restriction from something; not having the freedom to do something

Sentence: Sweta wants to be free to go anywhere she wants but she has always found constraints from her parents.

*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.

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