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 (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

2. Choose an idiom to replace the expression in the brackets:
My father must (eliminate) fat from his diet because of his health.

a. cancel out

b. cover up

c. cut out

d. carry over

3. 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

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:
The woman is (waiting) until she hears about the job.

a. blazing a trail

b. breaking a habit

c. biding her time

d. burning the candle at both ends

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

c. bring the dance into question

d. bring the dance to a head

9. 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

10. 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

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