Idioms Quiz - 02

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:
I met my cousin at the library (without planning).

a. by all appearances

b. by the skin of my teeth

c. by the sweat of my brow

d. by chance

2. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
We are trying to (be patient and endure) the new employee and his lack of experience.

a. beat a path to

b. beg to differ with

c. bear in mind

d. bear with

3. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The house (was destroyed by fire) during the electrical storm.

a. burned down

b. bore fruit

c. broke fresh ground

d. was a baptism of fire

4. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
There is a lot of (unpleasant feelings) between the two groups of people.

a. bad blood

b. blood sweat and tears

c. beating the clock

d. bargaining for something

5. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
Our teacher always (supports) a student if he or she has a problem.

a. backs down from

b. backs up

c. bails out

d. barges in on

6. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The journey seemed very long but (soon) we arrived at our destination.

a. beyond our means

b. by a whisker

c. before long

d. by all means

7. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
My sister was making progress in her class (very rapidly).

a. by the seat of her pants

b. by the book

c. by the month

d. by leaps and bounds

8. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The handbag that she lost was (totally new).

a. bound and determined

b. a blessing in disguise

c. business as usual

d. brand-new

9. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
My boyfriend (becomes quiet) whenever he meets my parents.

a. bursts into tears

b. bursts at the seams

c. burns himself out

d. buttons his lip

10. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The company's plan to reduce the working hours was (something that we had not heard before).

a. off to a bad start

b. the death of us

c. a new one on us

d. curtains for us

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