Idioms Quiz - 05

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 cousin likes to (tinker) with old cars.

a. fiddle around

b. feel dragged out

c. find his own level

d. fly the coop

2. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
Her boss is always (criticizing) her bad work habits.

a. flirting with the idea of

b. finding fault with

c. a force to be reckoned with for

d. falling in with

3. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The couple (spent a lot of money) on the graduation party for their daughter.

a. went overboard

b. gave someone a piece of their mind

c. got the ax

d. got cold feet

4. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
I met my friend at the party but he was not very friendly and (did not speak to me).

a. gave me the cold shoulder

b. went to rack and ruin

c. went the whole hog

d. went off the deep end

5. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
"Could you please (tell us) about the new contract."

a. fill us in

b. feel on top of the world

c. flesh things out

d. follow our lead

6. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
(According to the information that I have) my friend has already quit his job and moved.

a. For all I care

b. For all I know

c. For all practical purposes

d. For good measure

7. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
Our plans for the family reunion (were abandoned).

a. fell through

b. fell into line

c. fell into place

d. fell off the wagon

8. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The organization was (breaking into pieces) and it seemed that it would no longer continue.

a. fair and impartial

b. falling from grace

c. falling apart at the seams

d. falling by the wayside

9. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
We plan to move so we must (throw away) our old furniture.

a. get a kick out of

b. give rise to

c. get rid of

d. get wind of

10. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
I was very tired so I needed (a nap) before going out for the evening.

a. flesh and blood

b. fair play