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:
It is time to (tell) her about the company`s plans to move.

a. break even to

b. break the news to

c. break out of

d. break ground for

2. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
(At the last possible moment) the woman was able to get enough money to go on the trip.

a. At the eleventh hour

b. At the present time

c. At the bottom of the hour

d. At this stage of the game

3. 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

4. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
My friend is (in a better position) since she sold her car.

a. back in circulation

b. between a rock and a hard place

c. betwixt and between

d. better off

5. 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

6. 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

7. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The man is often (fighting) with his boss about something.

a. at sea

b. asleep at the switch