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:
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
2.
Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The man tried to (be extra friendly to) the new apartment manager.
a.
crop up to
b.
cozy up to
c.
cut down on
d.
crack a smile to
3.
Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
My friend (avoided) going to the movie as he had promised.
a.
copped out of
b.
cashed in on
c.
conked out of
d.
cracked down on
4.
Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The two boys (shared many similarities).
a.
cut a wide swath
b.
cut a fine figure
c.
were a cut above everyone
d.
were cut from the same cloth
5.
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
6.
Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
Everyone had to (pitch in and help) to prepare for the party.
a.
draw in their horns
b.
do their bit
c.
draw interest
d.
dredge something up
7.
Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
I stopped to (rest for awhile) after climbing the stairs.
a.
carry the day
b.
catch my breath
c.
claim a life
d.
clear my name
8.
Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
Although there are many problems at work, I believe that everything will (work out all right).
a.
come out of left field
b.
come out in the wash
c.
come on the scene
d.
come down in the world
9.
Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The crowd of people (became excited and lost control) and began to run out onto the field.
a.
circled the wagons
b.
changed their mind
c.
came down to earth
d.
got carried away
10.
Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The parents had to (set a limit) and refused to give their son any more money.
a.
drive a hard bargain
b.
draw the line
c.
draw fire
d.
drop a hint
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