Idioms Quiz - 03

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 problems that (happened) because of the train accident were terrible.

a. clued in

b. came as no surprise

c. came about

d. came from far and wide

2. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
Whenever (he faces many obstacles) he works hard to overcome those problems.

a. the chips are down

b. he casts the first stone

c. he can't see the forest for the trees

d. he cuts the mustard

3. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The government made a (previously-decided) decision about the subway.

a. cut-and-run

b. crux-of-the-matter

c. creature-comfort

d. cut-and-dried

4. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The woman (thought of) a good idea for the sales convention.

a. caught up with

b. caused a stir with

c. came up with

d. caused tongues to wag with

5. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The government minister was forced to (tell the truth) about the illegal funds.

a. come out ahead

b. chew the fat

c. come alive

d. come clean

6. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
They decided to (cancel) the tennis match because of the rain.

a. chance upon

b. call off

c. clear out

d. cross out

7. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
I decided to (speak bluntly) and tell our boss what was wrong with our company.

a. carry the ball

b. call a spade a spade

c. cast pearls before swine

d. change horses in midstream

8. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
My sister has a (plan that she is holding back) to help her find a new job.

a. chip off the old block

b. cog in the machine

c. cock-and-bull story

d. card up her sleeve

9. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
I had to (produce) many essays when I was in university.

a. crank out

b. cover for

c. count in

d. close in on

10. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
I opened up a (complicated problem) when I began to talk about my salary with my boss.

a. can of worms

b. carrot and stick

c. calculated risk

d. cash cow

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