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 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

2. 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

3. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The students began to (misbehave) when the teacher left the room.

a. act up

b. act their ages

c. act high and mighty

d. add fuel to the fire

4. 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

5. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
There was much money (at risk) when the company bid on the new contract.

a. at the drop of a hat

b. at stake

c. able to breathe easily again

d. at the latest

6. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
I do not think that the girl is (to blame) for breaking the computer.

a. at risk

b. at fault

c. at peace

d. ahead of the game

7. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
When the meeting started everybody began to (complain).

a. appear out of nowhere

b. ask for the moon

c. air their grievances

d. add insult to injury

8. 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

c. at odds

d. at heart

9. 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

10. 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