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:
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

2. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The houses along the seashore (withstood the worst part of) the hurricane.

a. bore a grudge against

b. beat a hasty retreat from

c. began to see the light of

d. bore the brunt of

3. 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

4. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
If you ask the man for help he is (certain to) help you.

a. bound to

b. behind schedule to

c. begging the question to

d. breathing easy to

5. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
Nobody likes the girl because she (never keeps her promises).

a. always breaks her word

b. always breaks out in a cold sweat

c. always breaks down

d. always breaks things down

6. 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

7. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The fact that I did not have a driver's license was (not relevant).

a. a bed of roses

b. beside the point

c. beyond measure

d. beyond the pale

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:
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

10. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
The company always has their meetings (in secret).

a. back on their feet

b. beyond words

c. by fits and starts

d. behind closed doors

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