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:
We heard of the plans (by speaking rather than writing).

a. by the same token

b. by the handful

c. by word of mouth

d. by any means

2. 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

3. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
My father (became very angry) when he discovered that I had borrowed his car.

a. blacked out

b. bit his tongue

c. blew his top

d. blew his mind

4. 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

5. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
My friend is (determined to buy) a new car even if he does not have enough money.

a. bent on buying

b. beyond his depth to buy

c. bowing out of buying

d. biting his nails to buy

6. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
We (became stuck) and could not continue with our plans to design the new fitness center.

a. became bogged down

b. bottomed out

c. broke into tears

d. beat someone to the punch

7. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
You can always (depend on) my friend to lend you the money.

a. buy off

b. bowl over

c. bank on

d. blow off

8. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The little girl is not popular because she always tries to (tell her friends what to do).

a. blow the whistle on her friends

b. blow up at her friends

c. boot out her friends

d. boss around her friends

9. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
Working in an office is definitely (unsuitable for him).

a. a change of pace for him

b. not his cup of tea

c. a case of mistaken identity for him

d. catching him off balance

10. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
All of the students worked hard to (make the dance happen).

a. bring off the dance

b. bring around the dance