Idioms Quiz - 01

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 grandfather is (very forgetful) and often loses his glasses.

a. absent-minded

b. alive and kicking

c. all in

d. ahead of his time

2. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The man was arrested by the police for (violently attacking someone).

a. assault and battery

b. being armed and dangerous

c. being armed to the teeth

d. being afraid of his own shadow

3. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The teacher said the little boy was (her favorite).

a. the apple of her eye

b. above suspicion

c. at sixes and sevens

d. as good as his word

4. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The family was (ready) to begin their holiday when their car had a problem.

a. all the rage

b. all over the place

c. all set

d. all sweetness and light

5. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The girl (separated from) her boyfriend after a big fight last week.

a. bailed out

b. blew a fuse with

c. broke down

d. broke up with

6. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
(By chance) I met my friend just after I lost my wallet and my money.

a. As a matter of fact

b. As far as possible

c. Around the clock

d. As luck would have it

7. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The car cost the woman (a very large amount of money).

a. arm in arm

b. across the board

c. the apple of her eye

d. an arm and a leg

8. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
There were (all types of people) at the concert.

a. any number of people

b. all manner of people

c. at this juncture many people

d. at face value many people

9. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
We (followed) the rules when we applied for the housing loan.

a. added up

b. allowed for

c. acquired a taste for

d. abided by

10. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
"Okay, I`m (listening). Please continue with your story."

a. all ears

b. at hand

c. at the top of my lungs

d. at loose ends

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