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:
It finally (occurred to me) that I had met the man before at a party.

a. crossed my mind

b. cleared the decks

c. caught my eye

d. changed my tune

2. 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

3. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
I would like to buy a new car so I have begun to (economize) on my daily expenses.

a. come clean

b. chime in

c. cast around

d. cut corners

4. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
I (almost had an accident) this morning when my car almost hit a fence.

a. had a cave in

b. had a change of heart

c. had a close call

d. had a clean slate

5. 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

6. 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

7. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
I was (unable to pay) when I went to the store so I went home to get some more money.

a. caught unawares

b. caught in the middle

c. caught short

d. cut down to size

8. 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

9. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
Every evening during exams we (study until very late at night).

a. burn the midnight oil

b. break the ice

c. bring home the bacon

d. bite the dust

10. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
My parents always want to (make a bigger issue of something than it should be).

a. blow the lid off things

b. blow things out of all proportion

c. be a big frog in a small pond

d. bet their bottom dollar

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