Idioms Quiz - 15
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:
(When you really think about it) it is not possible for five people to travel a long distance in our small car.
a.
When it comes right down to it
b.
When one is good and ready
c.
When the time is ripe
d.
When least expected
2.
Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The boy could not (solve) the mathematics problem.
a.
water down
b.
work out
c.
wind up
d.
wear out
3.
Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The man has been (working very hard) since his father gave him the restaurant to manage.
a.
wetting his whistle
b.
whetting his appetite
c.
watching his step
d.
working his fingers to the bone
4.
Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
We have been going to that restaurant (every year) since I was a child.
a.
at zero hour
b.
year round
c.
year in and year out
d.
to zonk out
5.
Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
My father gave me the money (with no obligations attached).
a.
without batting an eye
b.
without rhyme or reason
c.
with no strings attached
d.
within calling distance
6.
Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
My address book (disappeared) and I have no idea where it is.
a.
had a vote of confidence
b.
voted with its feet
c.
vanished into thin air
d.
vented its spleen
7.
Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
I told my business partner that (if he will do me a favor, I will do him a favor).
a.
you can't take it with you
b.
his secret was safe with me
c.
you can't teach an old dog new tricks
d.
if he will scratch my back I will scratch his back
8.
Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The girl (takes advantage of) her mother and never does any work around the house.
a.
wears the pants in the family of
b.
walks a tightrope with
c.
walks all over
d.
would just as soon be
9.
Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
You should (think carefully) before talking to your boss about the problem or you will make it worse.
a.
weigh your words
b.
wear your heart on your sleeve
c.
wait in the wings
d.
wait with bated breath
10.
Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
You will only (waste your time) if you try and talk to my friend because he never listens.
a.
wash your hands of him
b.
waste your breath
c.
win him over
d.
wheel and deal
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