IELTS Lexical Resource: Proverbs That Examiners Love

To achieve a Band 7 or higher in IELTS, your Lexical Resource score must reflect a wide and accurate range of vocabulary, including idiomatic expressions like proverbs. Using proverbs appropriately in your Speaking Part 3 answers or Writing Task 2 essays shows examiners you have strong linguistic control and a sophisticated understanding of English. This curated list gives you proverbs that are formal enough for academic contexts and sound natural when spoken. Master them to elevate your IELTS performance and impress examiners with your advanced English.

• Rome wasn't built in a day.

  Significant accomplishments require a substantial amount of time and dedicated effort to achieve.

  Don't get discouraged if your new business isn't a massive success overnight; Rome wasn't built in a day.