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:
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
2.
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
3.
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
4.
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
5.
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
6.
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
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:
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
9.
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
10.
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
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