Idioms Quiz

Idioms Quiz
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Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets.

1. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
If you go to the business dinner you will be able to (do two things). You can enjoy the meal and you can discuss business.

a. keep an eye on him

b. kill two birds with one stone

d. knock your head against a wall

2. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
I nearly (fainted from fear) when I saw the large dog.

b. jumped out of my skin

c. jumped down my throat

d. jammed on the brakes

3. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The woman is new at her job and it will take some time for her to (become accustomed to the job).

a. let her hair down

b. let bygones be bygones

4. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The government surveyed many people to try and get the opinion of (the average person).

b. Johnny-come-lately

d. a jack-of-all-trades

5. 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.

c. keep in touch with

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

b. know if he is coming or going

d. know the first thing

7. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The woman never (revealed) where she got the money.

8. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The man has been (working with no success) to try to solve the problem.

a. keeping up appearances

b. keeping his head above water

c. knocking his head against the wall

d. keeping his fingers crossed

9. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The boy (memorized all) of the players on the football team.

b. kept his word with all

c. knows by heart all

d. knuckled under all

10. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
We (forgot to bring) the bottle opener so now we do not have anything to drink.

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