Idioms Quiz - 08

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 neighbor is quite forgetful and sometimes I think that he has (become a little crazy).

a. lost his marbles

b. let the cat out of the bag

c. let something ride

d. let bygones be bygones

2. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
I will (check) whether or not you can borrow the book.

a. lay down the law

b. lose sight of

c. look into

d. let on

3. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
Could you please (look after) my suitcase while I go to the washroom.

a. keep after

b. keep an eye on

c. knuckle under

d. not know if you are coming or going with

4. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The woman is always trying to (compete with her neighbors).

a. keep someone company

b. keep house

c. keep her nose clean

d. keep up with the Joneses

5. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
I (am hoping) that my sister will be able to sell her house.

a. know by heart

b. am killing two birds with one stone

c. am keeping my finger's crossed

d. am keeping up appearances

6. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The man has been (working very hard) so that he can go on a nice holiday.

a. keeping his fingers crossed

b. keeping his nose to the grindstone

c. keeping his nose clean

d. kicking the habit

7. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
Since leaving university the young man has made a big effort to (phone and write) his friends.

a. keep after

b. keep up with

c. keep in touch with

d. know by heart

8. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
We (are in a lot of confusion) because of the new policy.

a. do not know the first thing about anything

b. are keeping our fingers crossed

c. do not know if we are coming or going

d. are knocking our heads against the wall

9. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
Our boss does not (know anything) about how to use a computer.

a. kick the bucket

b. know if he is coming or going

c. keep quiet

d. know the first thing

10. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The woman is a heavy smoker but she has been trying to (give up smoking) for many years.

a. kick the bucket

b. kick the habit

c. keep a secret

d. keep up with the Joneses