Idioms Quiz - 01

Idioms Quiz
General English Questions and Answers
Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets.

1. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The man is (not very good) when he tries to repair something in his house.

a. all thumbs

b. about time

c. all ears

d. an arm and a leg

2. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The students began to (misbehave) when the teacher left the room.

a. act up

b. act their ages

c. act high and mighty

d. add fuel to the fire

3. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The girl (separated from) her boyfriend after a big fight last week.

a. bailed out

b. blew a fuse with

c. broke down

d. broke up with

4. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
I wish my friend would say exactly what he means rather than (talking and not getting to the point).

a. brewing a plot

b. beating his head against the wall

c. bringing the house down

d. beating around the bush

5. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The workers made an effort that was (more than required) to finish the project.

a. all to the good

b. at last

c. at their earliest convenience

d. above and beyond what was required

6. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The man is often (fighting) with his boss about something.

a. at sea

b. asleep at the switch

c. at odds

d. at heart

7. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
It is time to (tell) her about the company`s plans to move.

a. break even to

b. break the news to

c. break out of

d. break ground for

8. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
When the meeting started everybody began to (complain).

a. appear out of nowhere

b. ask for the moon

c. air their grievances

d. add insult to injury

9. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
We spent much time (taking care of) the children whose parents were working.

a. advising against

b. along with

c. attending to

d. answering to

10. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
My boss refused my proposal so I will have to (start over from the beginning).

a. go back to the drawing board

b. bury the hatchet

c. bang my head against the wall

d. back the wrong horse

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