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:
We went to the department store to shop but we (returned without anything).

a. came from nowhere

b. came out of our shell

c. came away empty-handed

d. came to a dead end

2. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The woman is always (thinking about) her personal problems while at work.

a. dashing off

b. driving at

c. doing credit to

d. dwelling on

3. 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

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

a. cash in on

b. carry out

c. cut down on

d. chicken out of

5. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
Everybody in the class (contributed money) to buy food for the party.

a. came to the point

b. caused eyebrows to raise

c. called their bluff

d. chipped in

6. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
Our boss is (making the decisions) for the new project.

a. coming to life

b. calling the shots

c. cooking the books

d. cracking a book

7. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
It was difficult to work during the (cold period).

a. change of scenery

b. cold fish

c. cold spell

d. cold turkey

8. 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

9. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The two boys (began to fight) in the school grounds.

a. came into their own

b. came on strong

c. came to nothing

d. came to blows

10. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The girl (inherited) much money when her parents died.

a. came into

b. came to grips with

c. came down with

d. cried out for

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