Idioms Quiz - 02

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:
We (became stuck) and could not continue with our plans to design the new fitness center.

a. became bogged down

b. bottomed out

c. broke into tears

d. beat someone to the punch

2. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
My parents always want to (make a bigger issue of something than it should be).

a. blow the lid off things

b. blow things out of all proportion

c. be a big frog in a small pond

d. bet their bottom dollar

3. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
My boyfriend (becomes quiet) whenever he meets my parents.

a. bursts into tears

b. bursts at the seams

c. burns himself out

d. buttons his lip

4. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
My friend is (determined to buy) a new car even if he does not have enough money.

a. bent on buying

b. beyond his depth to buy

c. bowing out of buying

d. biting his nails to buy

5. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The houses along the seashore (withstood the worst part of) the hurricane.

a. bore a grudge against

b. beat a hasty retreat from

c. began to see the light of

d. bore the brunt of

6. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
There is a lot of (unpleasant feelings) between the two groups of people.

a. bad blood

b. blood sweat and tears

c. beating the clock

d. bargaining for something

7. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The handbag that she lost was (totally new).

a. bound and determined

b. a blessing in disguise

c. business as usual

d. brand-new

8. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The journey seemed very long but (soon) we arrived at our destination.

a. beyond our means

b. by a whisker

c. before long

d. by all means

9. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The woman is (waiting) until she hears about the job.

a. blazing a trail

b. breaking a habit

c. biding her time

d. burning the candle at both ends

10. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
We are trying to (be patient and endure) the new employee and his lack of experience.

a. beat a path to

b. beg to differ with

c. bear in mind

d. bear with