Idioms Quiz

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:
The new book has been (selling very well) since it was published last month.

a. selling like hotcakes

b. selling itself short

2. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
(Suddenly) we became hungry and decided to go to a restaurant.

b. On second thought

c. In seventh heaven

d. On the spur of the moment

3. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
We bought a (used) car to use for weekend camping trips.

4. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
I went to the airport to (say goodbye to) my friend.

5. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
My colleague is not a nice person and always (betrays others).

a. stabs people in the back

b. smooths things over

d. shoots the breeze

6. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
I do not like to play tennis with my friend because he is (someone who gets angry when he does not win).

7. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
You will have to (go to various stores) to buy a stereo at a cheap price.

a. stab someone in the back

8. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
We (did not take the best employees) when hiring employees for the new project.

a. splurged on something

b. scraped the bottom of the barrel

c. stabbed someone in the back

9. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
"Who did you finally (support) in the argument?"

b. shoot the breeze with

10. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
We spent some time (chatting) before I left for the train.

a. shooting the breeze

c. steering clear of everyone

d. sinking or swimming

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