Idioms Quiz

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 woman (thought of) a good idea for the sales convention.

b. caused a stir with

d. caused tongues to wag with

2. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
We will have to (worry about the problem) sometime in the future.

a. cross our hearts and hope to die

b. cry over spilt milk

c. cross that bridge

3. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
We drove all day and were able to (travel a great distance).

b. cover a lot of ground

d. control the purse strings

4. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
We went to the stadium to (encourage) the team.

5. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The little girl is (fond of) her grandfather.

a. close to home with

6. 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

7. 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

8. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
My friend (avoided) going to the movie as he had promised.

9. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
My friend has begun to (use less) salt because of his health.

10. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
I stopped to (rest for awhile) after climbing the stairs.

This friendship bracelet ($5) makes a unique gift or stocking stuffer this holiday season.

Basic English Usage

Prepositions

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