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:
The workers made an effort that was (more than required) to finish the project.

a. all to the good

b. at last

c. at their earliest convenience

d. above and beyond what was required

2. 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

3. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
I think that I (decided to do too much) when I said that I would help with the party.

a. bit off more than I can chew

b. broke the bank

c. burst into flames

d. had a brush with the law

4. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The furniture arrived (without damage) after moving across the country.

a. all systems go

b. against the clock

c. after all was said and done

d. all in one piece

5. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The boy is always spending his money shopping so he is always (without money).

a. betting on the wrong horse

b. breathing his last

c. broke

d. the black sheep of the family

6. 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

7. 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

8. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
I wish my friend would say exactly what he means rather than (talking and not getting to the point).

a. brewing a plot

b. beating his head against the wall

c. bringing the house down

d. beating around the bush

9. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
We decided to continue with our plans (no matter what).

a. according to Hoyle

b. at all costs

c. at cross-purposes

d. at any rate

10. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The man is (not very good) when he tries to repair something in his house.

a. all thumbs

b. about time

c. all ears

d. an arm and a leg

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